Counsel – Commercial Transactions
The Cigna Group ยท via
Backpacker Job Board
๐ฐ $132,700 - $221,100/yr
๐ Remote
๐ Remote, Pennsylvania
Job Description:
- Provide enterprise-wide legal support and guidance for U.S. and global contracting activities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including consulting, services, technology, software, SaaS, licensing, data, and vendor agreements
- Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to structure transactions and balance legal, regulatory, operational, and business objectives
- Advise on commercial contracting, risk allocation, compliance requirements, and contract governance
- Identify and assess legal and contractual risks associated with third-party engagements
- Support vendor dispute resolution and negotiate business-aligned resolutions
- Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidance, and standard provisions
- Collaborate with global legal colleagues and business partners on international contracting matters
- Create and deliver training on contracting, vendor management, and related legal topics
- Support mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other strategic enterprise initiatives
- Partner with Compliance, Privacy, Information Protection, Information Technology, Procurement, and operational teams
- Manage outside counsel on specialized matters
- Lead stakeholder discussions to gather information, align priorities, and achieve business objectives
- Support process improvement and the evolution of contracting and governance practices
- Share legal knowledge and subject matter expertise across the Legal organization
- Develop, implement, and coordinate contracting and governance strategies
- Proactively identify third-party contract non-compliance risks
Requirements:
- Juris Doctor (JD) required
- Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- 5+ years of experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
- Significant experience supporting vendor, procurement, technology, consulting, and services transactions
- Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or commercial operations is preferred
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
- Ability to identify legal issues, evaluate risk, and provide practical, business-focused legal advice
- Experience supporting technology transactions, intellectual property matters, privacy considerations, and complex commercial arrangements
- Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or another highly regulated industry is preferred
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Proven ability to build strong professional relationships and partner with stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Ability to operate independently while exercising sound judgment in complex situations
- Strong presentation skills and experience communicating with senior leaders and business stakeholders
- If working from home, cable broadband or fiber optic internet with at least 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload
Benefits:
- Annual bonus plan eligibility
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting on day one
- Well-being and behavioral health programs starting on day one
- 401(k)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
- Paid holidays
- Leaves of absence
- Remote work permitted occasionally or permanently, subject to internet requirements