Job Description
Qualifications
This role is an excellent fit for a strategic and creative thinker who likes to own challenging cases from start to finish, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and who is energized by working collaboratively to deliver the best practical solution to an issue
J.D. and active state bar membership(s) is required
Minimum of 5-7 years of healthcare litigation experience at a top firm, with the federal government, and/or in-house is required
White collar experience, as well as experience with state and federal regulators, is required
Strong people skills
Ability to present complex legal issues to non-lawyers
Demonstrated good judgment
Team focus
Learning agility and intellectual curiosity
Willingness to take on difficult projects
Willingness to travel occasionally
This role requires someone to be in the office 50% of the time
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
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner
consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances
Responsibilities
This Associate Senior Counsel position is an individual contributor role and reports to the Senior Managing Counsel, Litigation, located in St. Louis, Missouri
As a member of the Litigation team, an ideal candidate will be expected to:
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 Legal’s community
Job description
Government Investigations and Commercial Litigation Attorney
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic in-house litigation team responsible for government investigation and healthcare/commercial litigation. 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 Associate Senior Counsel position is an individual contributor role and reports to the Senior Managing Counsel, Litigation, located in St. Louis, Missouri.
This role is an excellent fit for a strategic and creative thinker who likes to own challenging cases from start to finish, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and who is energized by working collaboratively to deliver the best practical solution to an issue.
As a member of the Litigation team, an ideal candidate will be expected to:
• 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 Legal’s community
Qualifications:
• J.D. and active state bar membership(s) is required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of healthcare litigation experience at a top firm, with the federal government, and/or in-house is required
• White collar experience, as well as experience with state and federal regulators, is required
• Experience with laws impacting pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies is preferred
• Strong people skills
• Ability to present complex legal issues to non-lawyers
• Demonstrated good judgment
• Team focus
• Learning agility and intellectual curiosity
• Willingness to take on difficult projects
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• This role requires someone to be in the office 50% of the time.
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, ****** 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.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner
consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
This role is an excellent fit for a strategic and creative thinker who likes to own challenging cases from start to finish, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and who is energized by working collaboratively to deliver the best practical solution to an issue
J.D. and active state bar membership(s) is required
Minimum of 5-7 years of healthcare litigation experience at a top firm, with the federal government, and/or in-house is required
White collar experience, as well as experience with state and federal regulators, is required
Strong people skills
Ability to present complex legal issues to non-lawyers
Demonstrated good judgment
Team focus
Learning agility and intellectual curiosity
Willingness to take on difficult projects
Willingness to travel occasionally
This role requires someone to be in the office 50% of the time
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
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner
consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances
Responsibilities
This Associate Senior Counsel position is an individual contributor role and reports to the Senior Managing Counsel, Litigation, located in St. Louis, Missouri
As a member of the Litigation team, an ideal candidate will be expected to:
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 Legal’s community
Job description
Government Investigations and Commercial Litigation Attorney
This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic in-house litigation team responsible for government investigation and healthcare/commercial litigation. 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 Associate Senior Counsel position is an individual contributor role and reports to the Senior Managing Counsel, Litigation, located in St. Louis, Missouri.
This role is an excellent fit for a strategic and creative thinker who likes to own challenging cases from start to finish, who thrives in a fast-paced environment, and who is energized by working collaboratively to deliver the best practical solution to an issue.
As a member of the Litigation team, an ideal candidate will be expected to:
• 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 Legal’s community
Qualifications:
• J.D. and active state bar membership(s) is required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of healthcare litigation experience at a top firm, with the federal government, and/or in-house is required
• White collar experience, as well as experience with state and federal regulators, is required
• Experience with laws impacting pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies is preferred
• Strong people skills
• Ability to present complex legal issues to non-lawyers
• Demonstrated good judgment
• Team focus
• Learning agility and intellectual curiosity
• Willingness to take on difficult projects
• Willingness to travel occasionally
• This role requires someone to be in the office 50% of the time.
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, ****** 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.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner
consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Associate Senior Counsel| Litigation position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Philadelphia offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
