Associate Senior Counsel, Real Estate (Global Real Estate)

Cigna Healthcare•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$157,100 - $261,800

About The Position

The Associate Senior Counsel is a member of the Investment Law team and serves as the primary legal advisor and subject matter expert in support of The Cigna Group’s corporate leasing and real estate portfolio. The Associate Senior Counsel shall assume ownership of all legal needs of Cigna’s Global Real Estate organization and shall coordinate with the business to deliver practical legal guidance enabling innovation and transformation, while advancing outcomes designed to accelerate Enterprise growth and strategy. To be successful, this individual must independently, proactively and creatively address the legal needs of the Global Real Estate organization, while evaluating and designing legal structures to manage risk, uphold integrity and adapt to an evolving regulatory environment. As a member of Cigna Legal, this individual will be joining a team that anticipates and manages risk in a complex business, legislative and regulatory environment, and is trusted to deliver practical, strategic legal solutions that enable confident decision-making allowing the Enterprise to move forward with clarity and confidence.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in commercial real estate law, including leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions
Significant, hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial real estate leases as a core responsibility
Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of lease agreements, including amendments, renewals, and related documentation
Proven ability to independently manage end-to-end real estate legal matters with minimal oversight
Strong risk identification and mitigation capabilities, particularly in lease negotiations and landlord-tenant matters
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and operate effectively in a complex, matrixed environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a large, multi-location corporate real estate portfolio preferred

Responsibilities

Review and prepare documentation for new and existing leased and owned corporate facilities.
Negotiate and draft leases, subleases, purchase and sale agreements and other commercial real estate documents, including estoppels and subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements.
Manage Landlord – Tenant disputes, including responding to and preparing demand letters.
Consult and advise on corporate leasing, acquisition and disposition strategy.
Oversee property tax matters with local government entities for owned facilities.
As needed, manage and coordinate legal services provided by outside counsel.
Render legal support relating to real estate investment matters and other real estate special projects as required.