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Cigna

Counsel - Commercial Transactions

Bloomfield, CT · On-site +1

The Counsel, Commercial Transactions position provides enterprise-wide legal support and guidance ... the Associate Chief Counsel, Enterprise Corporate Law. The successful candidate will have ...

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company

$150 - $200/hr

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Semgrep, Inc

Lead Counsel Commercial

San Francisco, CA · On-site

This role will report to the COO and work closely with Semgrep's Fractional General Counsel and the ... Help define how commercial legal operates at Semgrep, including contracting workflows, templates ...

Eaton

Assistant Chief IP Counsel

Coraopolis, PA · Hybrid

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Eaton

Assistant Chief IP Counsel

Beachwood, OH · Hybrid

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Eaton

Assistant Chief IP Counsel

Beachwood, OH · On-site

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Monogram Health

$150 - $200/hr

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Counsel - Commercial Transactions

Saint Louis, MO • On-site, Remote

Cigna
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Cigna Healthcare rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 241 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The Counsel, Commercial Transactions position provides enterprise-wide legal support and guidance for U.S. and global contracting activities, with an emphasis on buy-side procurement contracts, technology transactions, and vendor management matters. This role partners closely with Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Information Protection, and business stakeholders across the enterprise and reports to the Associate Chief Counsel, Enterprise Corporate Law.

The successful candidate will have experience negotiating and drafting a broad range of commercial agreements, assessing legal and business risk, and providing practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including consulting, services, technology, software, SaaS, licensing, data, and vendor agreements with domestic and international suppliers.
  • Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to structure transactions while balancing legal, regulatory, operational, and business objectives.
  • Advise clients on commercial contracting matters, risk allocation, compliance requirements, and contract governance processes.
  • Identify, assess, and provide recommendations regarding legal and contractual risks associated with third-party engagements.
  • Support vendor dispute resolution efforts and negotiate resolutions that align with business objectives and risk tolerance.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidance, and standard contract 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 to procurement and business teams.
  • Support strategic corporate initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other enterprise projects as needed.
  • Partner effectively with Compliance, Privacy, Information Protection, Information Technology, Procurement, and operational teams on complex commercial matters.
  • Manage outside counsel on specialized matters, as appropriate.
  • Lead discussions with stakeholders to gather information, align priorities, and achieve business objectives.
  • Support process improvement initiatives and contribute to the continued evolution of contracting and governance practices.
  • Share legal knowledge and subject matter expertise across the Legal organization in a collaborative manner.
  • Work with Legal, Compliance, and business clients to develop, implement, and coordinate contracting and governance strategies.
  • Proactively identify risks of non-compliance related to third-party contracts.
Qualifications
  • 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, with 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 the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Proven ability to build strong professional relationships and effectively partner with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to operate independently while exercising sound judgment in complex situations.
  • Strong presentation skills and experience communicating with senior leaders and business stakeholders.
  • Hybrid- in office 3 days week.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 132,700 - 221,100 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.


At The Cigna Group, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.


About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you'll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people's lives.

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