Senior Attorney, Employment Law- Minnetonka, MN

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 		UnitedHealth Group
Company Profile | Current Opportunities (436)
Job Location(s): Statewide
Employment Term: Regular
Employment TypeFull Time
Start Date:As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:Not Provided
Required Experience: Open
Related Categories:Legal - Attorney, Project Management , Executive/Senior Level Mgmt

Position Description

Job Description - Senior Attorney, Employment Law- Minnetonka, MN (316486)
Job Description
Senior Attorney, Employment Law- Minnetonka, MN-316486
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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Job Legal Counsel
Primary LocationUS-Minnesota
Organization Legal Administration
Schedule Full-time
Number of Openings 1

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