Associate Senior Counsel- US Commercial Medical Network- Hybrid

8-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Associate Senior Counsel - US Commercial Medical Network - Hybrid: Providing Strategic Legal Advice and Counsel for Cigna Group

Salary: Competitive

Experience: 8-10 years

Job Requisition ID: 24002511

Location: Multiple locations throughout the United States

About The Cigna Group

- Dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve
- Committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers, and patients
- Driving growth and improving lives
- Equal opportunity employer
- Tobacco-free policy

Responsibilities:

- Lead counsel to regional . Medical Network contracting teams
- Provide day-to-day legal support for network management
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex provider agreements
- Manage provider disputes and pre-litigation matters
- Collaborate with key legal, compliance, and business partners
- Assist with review of provider termination notices
- Effectively collaborate with internal partners

Qualifications:

- Law degree and JD with bar membership
- 8-10 years of experience in corporate legal department or law firm
- Strong analytical and contract writing skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize effectively
- Demonstrated good judgment and ability to take on difficult projects
- Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and team members

Hybrid Role:

- 50% in office, 50% remote
- Must have internet connection with minimum speeds of 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload

How to Apply:

- Equal opportunity employer
- Reasonable accommodations available for online application process
- Email for support

Join The Cigna Group team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. We are dedicated to improving health and vitality and are committed to growth and innovation. As Associate Senior Counsel for the US Commercial Medical Network, you will provide strategic legal advice and counsel for a region of the Cigna US Commercial Medical Network contracting team. This is a hybrid role, with 50% of the time in the office and 50% remote.

Responsibilities:

As the Lead Counsel to regional . Medical Network contracting teams, you will support Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Directors, and Provider Contracting Directors across multiple states to ensure strategic business goals are met. You will also provide day-to-day legal support for network management, including strategy and advice on contracting approaches and considerations, interpretation of contract terms and alternative approaches, and compliance with Cigna policies.

In addition, you will draft, review, and negotiate complex provider agreements with an understanding of business implications, risks, and potential regulatory or third-party contractual considerations. You will also manage provider disputes and pre-litigation matters, collaborating with key legal, compliance, and business partners to address claims or contract issues and regulatory concerns.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should have a law degree and at least 8-10 years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm, with a demonstrated background in medical provider contracting and the health care managed care/insurance industry. You should also have strong analytical and contract writing skills, as well as the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.

As a member of the Cigna team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of matrix partners and team members to provide interpretative and practical advice on a variety of legal and business decisions. Join us in driving growth and improving lives at The Cigna Group.

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Legal analysis, contract negotiation, problem solving, collaboration, communication, time management

Law degree

Interested candidates can apply through the Cigna website or email for support with the application process.

Qualification and Experience Law degree, at least 8-10 years of experience in corporate legal department or law firm, experience in medical provider contracting and healthcare industry

Legal