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The Senior Managing Counsel - Corporate Governance is a senior legal advisor responsible for supporting the company's Board of Directors and governance framework. This role provides day-to-day legal leadership on corporate governance matters, board and committee operations, fiduciary duties, and related public company obligations. The Senior Managing Counsel works closely with senior legal, finance leaders, and Board members, and will directly oversee the Office of Corporate Secretary paralegal and operations team.

Key Responsibilities - Board & Committee Support

Serve as a primary legal advisor on corporate governance matters for the Board of Directors and its committees, including fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, independence, and governance processes. Support preparation of Board and committee agendas, materials, resolutions, minutes, and meeting logistics. Advise on board and committee charters, governance guidelines, annual calendars, and director practices, including refreshment, orientation, retirement and compensation. Provide legal guidance during Board and committee meetings and support follow-up actions and documentation.

Corporate Governance & Policy Management

Draft, review, and maintain governance policies and documents, including corporate governance guidelines, committee charters, codes of conduct, and related policies. Monitor evolving governance best practices, regulatory requirements, and shareholder and proxy advisory firm policies and expectations. Support the planning, execution and reporting of shareholder engagement.

Team Leadership

Directly manage and mentor the team responsible for Board and committee support and operations. Oversee workflows related to meeting materials, minutes, records retention, director onboarding materials, and governance documentation. Ensure consistent, high-quality execution of Board processes and establish improved governance workflows as needed.

Public Company & Securities Matters

Subsidiaries

Provide legal oversight, guidance for and directly manage the team responsible for governance of subsidiaries, including subsidiary management practices, director/officer appointments, and delegated authorities.

Qualifications:

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 197,000 - 328,300 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 and long term incentive 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.