In-House

Saint Louis, MO, United States

Associate Senior Counsel, Innovations & Procurement Law Team

Attorney

Min 8 yrs required

Full-time

No

SEO Friendly Job Title: Associate Senior Counsel - Innovations & Procurement Law Team H1 Heading: Join The Cigna Group and Make a Meaningful Impact as an Associate Senior Counsel H2 Heading: Exciting Opportunity for Experienced Legal Professionals in Global Commercial Contracting Bold Headlines: - Enterprise-Wide Support and Guidance for Global Commercial Contracting Activities - Emphasis on Health, Wellness, and Digital Related Contracts and International Matters - Work Closely with Legal, Compliance, and Business Colleagues - Negotiate and Draft Contract Terms Across a Wide Area of Contracts - Ensure Compliance and Governance Requirements are Met - Collaborate with Clients, Legal Colleagues, and Matrix Partners - Strong Focus on Contracts Involving Innovations and Intellectual Property - Identification, Evaluation, and Reporting of Potential Risk Risks in Connection with Commercial Contracting - Develop and Provide Training to All Levels of the Organization - Negotiate Various Types of Licensing and Services Transactions - Deep Understanding of Privacy Laws in Healthcare and Digital Services Industries - Create and Present Training Materials on Contracting and Related Matters - Matrix with Critical Business Partners - Manage Outside Counsel as Needed - Share Knowledge and Skills with Other Cigna Legal Counsel - Lead Discussions with Stakeholders - Proactively Identify Risks of Non-Compliance in Third-Party Contracts - Exceptional Integrity and Critical Thinking Required - Prior In-House Experience Preferred - Strong Preference for Healthcare and Digital Services Contract Experience - Knowledge of Regulatory Environment and HIPAA - Comfortable with Ambiguity and Able to Adapt to Change Quickly - Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills - Proven Track Record of Program Management - Ability to Work Independently and Manage Multiple Projects and Priorities - Highly Collaborative and Self-Starter - Organizational Agility and Ability to Foster Positive Working Relationships - Hybrid Role with 50% Office and 50% Remote Work Salary Information: - . and minimum 8+ years' experience required - Prior in-house experience preferred - Strong preference for deep experience in healthcare and digital services contracts, including cloud agreements - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Proven track record of program management - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities Job Title: Associate Senior Counsel - Innovations & Procurement Law Team Experience Information: - . and bar membership required with minimum 8+ years' experience - Prior in-house experience preferred - Strong preference for deep experience in healthcare and digital services contracts, including cloud agreements - Strong knowledge of regulatory environment affecting business, including HIPAA and related healthcare and pharmacy regulations - Demonstrated contract drafting experience - Comfortable working with ambiguity and adaptable to change - Excellent communication skills and ability to provide leadership level reporting - Proven track record of program management - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities - Collaborative and self-starter with strong work ethic - Organizational agility and ability to foster positive working relationships in a matrix environment Department: Legal Locations: - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America - Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States of America - St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America Summary: The Associate Senior Counsel - Innovations & Procurement Law Team position at The Cigna Group provides enterprise-wide support and guidance for global commercial contracting activities, with a focus on health, wellness, and digital related contracts and international matters. This role requires strong negotiation and contract drafting skills, as well as knowledge and expertise in compliance, risk management, and third-party relationships. The position will work closely with Legal, Compliance, and business colleagues and report directly to the Senior Managing Counsel for Innovations & Procurement. Key Responsibilities: - Lead in drafting and negotiating contract terms, templates, and guidelines for contracting - Deep understanding of global privacy laws in healthcare, pharmacy, and health digital services industries - Work with international Legal colleagues on contracting and related issues - Collaborate with clients, Legal colleagues, and matrix partners to advance contracting work - Focus on contracts involving innovations and associated intellectual property issues - Identify and evaluate potential risks in connection with commercial contracting and report to senior management - Develop and provide training to all levels of the organization - Negotiate various types of licensing and services transactions - Create and present training materials on contracting and related matters - Effectively matrix with critical business partners - Manage outside counsel on discrete matters as needed - Share knowledge and skills with other Cigna legal counsel - Lead discussions with stakeholders to gather information and input - Work with Legal, Compliance, and business clients to develop and implement contracting and governance strategies - Proactively identify risks of non-compliance applicable to third-party contracts Required Skills: - . and bar membership with minimum 8+ years' experience - Exceptional integrity, critical thinking, and ability to lead - Prior in-house experience preferred - Strong preference for deep experience in healthcare and digital services contracts, including cloud agreements - Strong knowledge of regulatory environment affecting business, including HIPAA and related healthcare and pharmacy regulations - Demonstrated contract drafting experience - Comfortable working with ambiguity and adaptable to change - Excellent communication skills and ability to provide leadership level reporting - Proven track record of program management - Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and priorities - Collaborative and self-starter with strong work ethic - Organizational agility and ability to foster positive working relationships in a matrix environment The Cigna Group is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those it serves through its divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and drive growth while enhancing the lives of clients, customers, and patients. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age

Interested candidates should submit their application through the company's online application portal.

Qualification and Experience J.D. (Juris Doctor) degree, minimum 8 years of experience, bar membership, prior in-house experience preferred

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231 S. Bemiston Ave.
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Saint Louis, MO 63105
Phone: 314-290-7300
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