Associate Senior Counsel -Commercial Litigation

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic in-house litigation team responsible for healthcare/commercial litigation and government investigations.  This is a next-level development step for an experienced litigator – to apply their skills to support The Cigna Group in government investigations and as well as complex healthcare/commercial litigation matters.

This position is well suited for a strategic, creative thinker who enjoys owning challenging matters from start to finish, thrives in a high-performance environment, and is energized by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.

Responsibilities:
•    Independently develop, lead, and execute all facets of litigation management and strategy for their portfolio
•    Manage their litigation portfolio by working collaboratively with colleagues in Legal, Compliance, Government Affairs and Communications, as well as business stakeholders
•    Effectively direct, manage, and develop outside counsel
•    Provide proactive, solution-oriented advice and counseling to support and protect business goals and objectives, including litigation mitigation and avoidance
•    Employ highly polished and effective communication, listening, and writing skills, with a focus on interaction with and reporting to senior managers and executive leadership
•    Demonstrate business acumen and understanding of the Cigna enterprise
•    Participate in and contribute positively within Cigna's legal community

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active state bar membership required

• Minimum of 7+ years of healthcare litigation experience at a top law firm, with the federal government, and/or in-house

• White-collar experience and experience working with state and federal regulators strongly preferred.

• Experience with laws impacting pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies preferred

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

• Ability to present complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers

• Demonstrated sound judgment and integrity

• Team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership

• Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to take on challenging projects

• Willingness to travel occasionally

• In office 3 days a week- Hybrid role.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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