Employment Law Counsel

The Cigna Group

Employment Law Counsel providing strategic legal support to ensure compliance with employment laws in a dynamic organization. Managing claims, advising on employee relations, and training initiatives.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,700 - $221,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 and general employee relations matters.
Investigate legal claims and respond to inquiries from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (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 and business leaders 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 by the Global Employment Law Team leadership.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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+ years of legal experience, primarily focused on employment law.
Previous in-house corporate employment law experience is strongly preferred.
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

Comp & perks

Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Juris Doctor (JD)employment lawlitigationlegal guidancepolicy draftingemployee relationsaccommodationsleave programscompliancelegal claims management

Soft Skills

written communicationverbal communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationprioritizationtraining deliveryinterpersonal skillsproject managementleadership

Certifications

active bar membership