UnitedHealth Group is among the most ambitious Fortune 25 companies you'll ever meet. Through our family of businesses, we're working to make the health care system perform better for more people, in more ways than ever.
Simply put, we think the entire system can be greater than it's ever been. And that drives us to work harder, aim higher, and expect more from one another.
Here, you'll be empowered to make an immediate impact for millions of others. And you'll achieve more than you ever expected. How does that fit with your plans?
Senior Attorney, Employment Law- Minnetonka, MN-316486
UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.
Description UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow.
Already Fortune 25, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.
Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.
We are currently looking for an experienced employment attorney for the corporate law department. The successful candidate will have 10+ years employment and labor law. The position will be based at UnitedHealth's headquarters in the Minneapolis area. Prior in-house corporate legal experience is a plus, but not required. Prior experience advising businesses having operations in multiple states is required.
Main Duties:
- Primary duties will consist of advising on employment matters to include terminations, sexual harassment, discrimination, wage issues, and state and federal compliance. (e.g., ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, OFCCP and WARN Act)
- Provide educational information in all matters relating to employment and labor issues.
- Review, interpret and makes recommendation to management for improvement of company policies, procedures and programs.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of industry-leading practices and trends.
- Consult with internal and external legal counsel on policy matters, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with employment legislation.
- Respond to day-to-day policy issues raised within the organization and, according to circumstances, provides guidance and recommendations for problem resolution.
- Handle employee relations issues such as absence management and internal disputes.
- Support resolution of EEOC, state and local agency claims and charges.
Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams. Qualifications
- JD required, with a minimum of 10 years of legal experience focused on employment and compliance matters with a national law firm and/or corporate law department.
- Initiative, integrity, resilience, and ability to manage multiple large-scale projects.
- Ability to present information (prepare reports, rationale and recommendations) to management clearly and concisely
- Collaborative, with strong ability to build relationships, gain credibility and partner with others.
- Expert knowledge of employee relations and compliance issues.
- License to practice law in MN.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.
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Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. |
