Associate Senior Counsel -Affirmative Litigation - Hybrid

The Cigna Group • Denver, CO • 7h ago

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic in-house litigation team responsible for managing Cigna and Evernorth's 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 Group's 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 Cigna's 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 7+years 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.

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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 152,500 - 254,100 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

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. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll 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 .

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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