Associate Senior Counsel Affirmative Litigation Hybrid

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic in-house litigation team responsible for managing Cigna and Evernorths healthcare commercial corporate investigations and affirmative litigation portfolio. This is a next-level development step for an experienced litigator to apply their skills to support The Cigna Groups affirmative (plaintiff-side) litigation practice.

This Associate Senior Counsel position is an individual contributor role that reports to a managing attorney based in Bloomfield Connecticut.

This role is an excellent fit for a strategic thinker who would assist business teams in resolving business-to-business disputes and proactively protecting company rights through opportunities in litigation. This role is best for a self-starter who will help to build Cignas recovery practice build buy-in with internal and external stakeholders and own cases start to finish. Experience litigating federal and state healthcare and/or pharmacy benefits law is preferred though not required.

• Direct and manage all aspects of a varied commercial litigation portfolio including investigation pleadings and discovery through the pre-trial trial settlement and appeal processes;
• Effectively direct and manage outside counsel;
• Work collaboratively within the Legal Department (including Compliance Government Affairs and Communications colleagues) as well as business stakeholders;
• Evaluate financial impact and litigation funding options relevant to litigation disputes;
• Provide proactive solution-oriented advice and counseling to support and protect business goals and objectives in connection with pre-litigation disputes;
• Employ highly polished and effective communication listening and writing skills with a focus on interaction with and reporting to senior managers and executive leadership within a global and matrixed organization; and
• Participate in and contribute positively to the Cigna Legal community

QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. and active state bar membership(s) is required
• Minimum of 7years of litigation experience at a top firm with the federal government and/or in-house preferably addressing plaintiff-side or affirmative litigation;
• Experience representing health insurance or pharmacy benefit management companies.
• Strong people skills;
• Financial acumen;
• Ability to present complex legal issues to non-lawyers;
• Demonstrated good judgment;
• Team focus;
• Learning agility and intellectual curiosity; and
• Willingness to take on difficult projects
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• * This is a hybrid role requiring on-site presence in the office three days per week.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.

We want you to be healthy balanced and feel secure. Thats why youll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment youll be offered several health-related benefits including medical vision dental and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match company paid life insurance tuition reimbursement a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs visit Life at Cigna Group.

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