Counsel, Employment Law
The Cigna Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Philadelphia • Pennsylvania • United States
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Salary
💰 $132,700 - $221,100 per year
About the role
- Counsel HR and management on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and religious accommodation requests
- Support compliance and administration of state paid time off, paid leave, and paid sick time programs
- Provide legal guidance on matters related to leave of absences, including FMLA, state-mandated leaves, and company leave policies
- Provide legal guidance on general employee relations matters
- Investigate legal claims and respond to inquiries from EEOC, DOL, and comparable state agencies
- Manage outside counsel on assigned matters
- Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
- Partner with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to develop and deliver training on employment law topics
- Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, procedures, and agreements
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned
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
- 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
- Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, well-being and behavioral health programs
- 401(k)
- Company paid life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
- Paid holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Juris Doctor (JD)employment lawlitigatinglegal guidanceinvestigating legal claimsdrafting policiesreviewing agreementsFMLAADATitle VII
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillscollaborationprioritizationemployee relationstraining developmentcross-functional teamworklegal compliance
Certifications
active bar membership