Counsel, Employment Law

The Cigna Group•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cigna Group’s Global Employment Law Team is seeking a talented and experienced licensed attorney to provide strategic legal support across a complex and dynamic organization. The Counsel, Employment Law will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations, managing employment claims and litigation, advising on employee relations matters, and supporting accommodations and leave programs.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
Minimum of 5+ of legal experience, primarily focused on employment law.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including ADA, Title VII, FLSA, and leave statutes.
Proven experience litigating or managing outside counsel litigating employment-related claims before government agencies and/or in court or arbitration.
Proven experience supporting employee relations, accommodations, and leave programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous in-house corporate employment law experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Counsel HR and management on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and religious accommodation requests, including review of documentation, interactive process guidance, and resolution of accommodation issues.
Support compliance and administration of state paid time off, paid leave, and paid sick time programs, including policy development, statutory interpretation, and operational implementation.
Provide legal guidance on matters related to leave of absences, including FMLA, state-mandated leaves, and company leave policies and plans.
Provide legal guidance on general employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
In partnership with senior paralegals, investigate legal claims and respond to inquiries from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), and comparable state agencies.
Manage outside counsel on assigned matters by overseeing their work product, ensuring cost-effective representation, and aligning external legal advice with internal legal strategy.
Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and advise stakeholders on necessary changes to policies and practices.
Partner with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to develop and deliver training on employment law topics, including anti-discrimination, wage and hour, and leave management.
Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, procedures, and agreements.
Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Global Employment Law Team leadership.
Develop and maintain strong, effective working relationships with both internal clients and external counsel.
Contribute positively to the Cigna Legal community through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and active professional engagement.