Technology Lawyer

Optum is a global organisation 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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.

As a Technology Lawyer you will be negotiating Master Service Agreements with customers and partners as well as other complex contractual arrangements supporting the provision of a diverse range of products and services. Working alongside the Legal team you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with numerous stakeholders and support the drafting of technology-related contracts.

Schedule: Full-time position with standard working hours of Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. There is a requirement to be flexible; occasional after-work hours may be required to support operational needs due to global stakeholders. Careers with Optum offer flexible work arrangements and individuals who live and work in the United Kingdom will have the opportunity to split their monthly work hours between our London office and telecommuting from a home-based office in a hybrid work model.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Negotiating and drafting Master Services Agreements and Global Framework Agreements with Customers and Partners as well as other complex contractual arrangements supporting the provision of a diverse range of products and services;
• Advising on public sector tenders and RFP responses;
• Support drafting, negotiation, and review of technology-related contracts, including software licensing agreements, technology development agreements, and SaaS agreements;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as product managers, developers, and business stakeholders, to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation in technology transactions and product launches;
• Strong understanding of intellectual property laws, data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, EU AI Act and EU Digital Services Act), and relevant technology-related regulations;
• Supporting other Legal Team members with large complex commercial contracts.

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:

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in the relevant subject;
• Legally qualified UK Solicitor/Lawyer or Common Law qualified lawyer with current Practicing Certificate;
• Proven post qualification experience supporting technology transactions within a law firm or in-house corporation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Procurement Act.

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 colour, 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.