Description:

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.