Associate General Counsel, Governance - Eden Prairie, MN

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

This position will provide legal counsel and expertise to UnitedHealth Group. This individual will frequently interact with Company senior leaders and/or outside counsel on complex issues having impact across UnitedHealth Group organization entities. The focus will be on corporate governance activities, including Board of Directors policies and support, UnitedHealth Group's public disclosures, proxy statements and related securities laws issues. This position will generally provide counsel in the areas of securities law, corporate governance and selected strategic transactions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Monitor and maintain various corporate governance practices and policies, including researching and advising the Company on governance best practices
• Provide legal department support for the Board of Directors and its committees
• Responsible for corporate governance activities, including compliance with governance-related laws and regulations, including SEC rules and NYSE regulations
• Provide securities law advice and expertise to senior executives and management, including relating to securities offerings and executive compensation
• Assist with the preparation and filing of the Company's annual, periodic and current reports and proxy statement
• Assist with the Company's annual shareholder meeting and preparations for shareholder engagements
• Assist in the preparation of earnings releases
• Assist in administering the Company's insider trading and related person transaction policies

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate degree
• Current license and State Bar membership
• 4+ years of experience advising public companies in securities law and corporate governance issues
• Expertise with federal securities laws, Delaware business corporation law & NYSE regulations
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collegiality
• Demonstrated solid understanding of business operations, negotiation tactics, and corporate governance issues
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and determine appropriate legal course of action to meet business needs
• Law firm/public company experience

The salary range for this role is $106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.