Head of Legal - EMEA

Head of Legal (Associate General Counsel) - Remote - Based from UK or Ireland

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

About the Role:

As a Fortune 5 business, we’re one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you’ll have or the challenges you’ll encounter. UnitedHealthcare Global is dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of global travelers living, working and traveling abroad by providing international access to quality care. Our services are designed to address the unique needs of multinational organizations and globally mobile populations. From international insurance to employee benefit programs, our holistic approach includes health and well-being, intelligence, and assistance in over 150 countries.

Our expertise in global networks, claims management, clinical insights, data analytics and technology enables us to deliver solutions that help protect the people we serve.

The successful candidate for this role can be based in either the UK or Ireland - remote.

As a Head of Legal, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Global Solutions, you will be providing legal advice and assistance on corporate law, insurance regulation, contractual negotiation, as well as general commercial legal matters which arise as the businesses seek to expand both their geographic footprint and market share. You will be supported by subject matter experts covering compliance, employment law, data protection, international tax, competition law and intellectual property law. Key to your success will be your ability to build relationships and partner with the business in a large multinational matrix organisation to find legally compliant solutions that support growth while minimising risk for the enterprise. The successful candidate will report to the Deputy General Counsel, UnitedHealthcare. This role is likely to be home based with occasional international travel.

Primary Responsibilities of the Head of Legal (Associate General Counsel):

1. Member of European Senior Leadership Team for the Global Solutions business helping drive the business forward.
2. Developing legal strategy and setting legal budgets for external legal spend for EMEA.
3. Managing regulatory relationships, including liaising with the Central Bank of Ireland, the Prudential Regulatory Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority.
4. Helping the businesses manage legal risk by explaining and documenting risks to ensure awareness and facilitate informed decision making by management.
5. Developing and providing legal training for the businesses.
6. Analysing and advising on domestic and international privacy laws impacting the business.
7. Drafting and negotiating contracts with clients, brokers and vendors.
8. Reviewing marketing and promotional material including blogs, articles and advertisements.
9. Managing compliance with the economic and trade sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), export control laws.
10. Working closely with the corporate governance team to ensure preparation of materials and smooth running of quarterly Risk Committee, Audit Committee and Board meetings.
11. Presenting on legal issues as a thought leader at internal and external meetings and conferences.
12. Supporting new market entry initiatives, including strategic alliances, potential acquisitions and organically establishing a local legal presence for Europe in the Middle East.
13. Collaborating closely with the European Head of Compliance and UK Compliance Manager to ensure close alignment on guidance for the business.

You will be rewarded and recognised 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 providing development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications of the Head of Legal (Associate General Counsel):

1. Legally qualified as a solicitor or barrister with proven post qualification experience.
2. Deep understanding of insurance business and the European regulatory landscape.
3. International experience and cross border legal work is preferred.
4. Managing a varied workload including strategic decision-making as well day-to-day legal issues that require support.

Preferred Qualifications of the Head of Legal (Associate General Counsel):

1. International experience and cross border legal work.

Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application.

All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

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 marginalised 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 employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. 2024 UnitedHealth Group. All rights reserved.

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