Optum Rx Legal Services Specialist/Paralegal - Remote

Optum

Schaumburg, IL

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Optum Rx Paralegal is part of the Legal Operations Team responsible for all aspects of legal support for the pharmacies and PBM Clients at Optum. This position requires the ability to communicate and foster relationships with attorneys, team members, and business leadership. Candidates must be able to work independently, possess solid analytic skills, solid verbal and written communication skills, have keen attention to detail and demonstrate an ability to make sound judgment decisions. Previous contracting and/or legal operations experience preferred.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities
Draft, review and redline agreements (Non-Disclosure Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, PBM, Payer, Network and Vendor Agreements) using established tools and processes
Legal and contracting intake, triage and tracking
Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and clients
Process improvement initiatives
Playbook creation
Bulk contracting project support
Administrative support for internal systems (ContractHub, ServiceNow)
Regulatory compliance support
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
5+ years of legal field experience as a paralegal, legal specialist, legal project support or legal operations support
Experience working with multiple teams and levels within a matrixed organization
Solid technical proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Proven solid customer service skills
Proven solid verbal & written communication skills
Proven sound organization and prioritization skills
Preferred Qualifications
Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience, legal studies degree, or other applicable college degree
Legal Project Management, legal operations, and contract lifecycle management experience
Experience navigating and providing legal support in a matrixed or cross-functional environment
Familiarity with matter management systems, contract management systems
Intermediate level of proficiency in PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Visio
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

Posted 2026-01-21

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