Associate Senior Counsel -Commercial Litigation

Cigna Healthcare • St. Louis, MO

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• White-collar experience and experience working with state and federal regulators strongly preferred.
• Experience with laws impacting pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies preferred

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees