Counsel- Health Law

Cigna Healthcare • St. Louis, MO

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Counsel – PBM Sales and Account Management position provides enterprise-wide support and guidance for U.S. contracting activities, with an emphasis on pharmacy benefit management agreements between Express Scripts and external clients. The position will work closely with Sales and Account Management, Compliance and Finance business colleagues and will report directly to the Senior Managing Counsel for PBM Legal Transactions. The position requires an ability to draft and negotiate contract terms across a wide area of contracts, ensure that contracts meet compliance/governance requirements and work with clients at all levels on a daily basis. Candidates must have knowledge and expertise in contract drafting, contract negotiation and compliance, risk evaluation. The role will involve the following: Contract Drafting and Negotiations: Experience in drafting and negotiating contract terms, templates and guidelines for contracting, including standard alternative clauses for a wide range of commodities Risk Management and Compliance: Identification, evaluation and reporting on potential risk in connection with commercial contracting and disputes; meeting with senior legal, corporate and client management concerning key risk issues Training, Education and Presentations: Ability to develop and provide training to all levels of the organization; strong presentation skills, including the ability to present to senior management

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) required; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 3+ years of commercial contracting experience, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and risk‑analysis skills

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in healthcare, insurance, benefits, and/or pharmacy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with legal and non‑legal partners
• Ability and willingness to learn new subject areas and take on expanded responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Sales and Account Management organization and other internal business partners supporting PBM clients (Finance, Audit, etc.)
• Negotiate complex legal documents, including PBM client agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and data protection agreements directly with external clients, including employer groups, coalitions and consultants
• Collaborate strategically with internal business partners to advise on new business offerings, identify legal or regulatory challenges and present effective solutions
• Effectively matrix with senior-level attorneys and critical business partners, including Compliance, Privacy, Information Technology, operations and Corporate/Business Development
• Manage outside counsel on discrete matters as may be required
• Work with Legal, Compliance and business clients in developing, implementing, and coordinating contracting and governance strategies
• Proactively identify contracting risks for business partners

Benefits

• medical
• vision
• dental
• well-being and behavioral health programs
• 401(k)
• company paid life insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
• paid holidays
• annual bonus plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree