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 Cignas 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.

About The Cigna Group

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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