Counsel – Health Law

The Cigna Group

Counsel supporting PBM sales and contract negotiations at The Cigna Group. Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and clients to manage legal aspects of agreements.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeRemote • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,700 - $221,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support to the Sales and Account Management organization and other internal business partners supporting PBM clients (Finance, Audit, etc.)
Negotiate complex legal documents, including PBM client agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and data protection agreements directly with external clients, including employer groups, coalitions and consultants
Collaborate strategically with internal business partners to advise on new business offerings, identify legal or regulatory challenges and present effective solutions
Effectively matrix with senior-level attorneys and critical business partners, including Compliance, Privacy, Information Technology, operations and Corporate/Business Development
Manage outside counsel on discrete matters as may be required
Work with Legal, Compliance and business clients in developing, implementing, and coordinating contracting and governance strategies
Proactively identify contracting risks for business partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) required; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
3+ years of commercial contracting experience , including drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and risk‑analysis skills
Preferred experience in healthcare, insurance, benefits, and/or pharmacy
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
Strong judgment, attention to detail, and problem‑solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills with legal and non‑legal partners
Ability and willingness to learn new subject areas and take on expanded responsibilities

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
company paid life insurance
tuition reimbursement
a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

commercial contractingdrafting agreementsnegotiating agreementsrisk analysislegal document negotiationdata protection agreementsnon-disclosure agreements

Soft Skills

strong judgmentattention to detailproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationability to manage multiple prioritiesstrategic advising

Certifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.)active bar membership