Counsel, Employment Law

The Counsel, Employment Law will provide strategic legal support to the Cigna Group's Global Employment Law Team, 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
• Previous in-house corporate employment law experience is strongly preferred
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
• 401(k)
• Company paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays