Senior Managing Counsel – Corporate Governance

The Cigna Group

Senior Managing Counsel at Cigna responsible for corporate governance legal support, advising the Board of Directors, and managing team operations for governance practices.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $197,000 - $328,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in corporate governance, including advising Boards of Directors and senior executives, drafting governance policies, and leading proxy statement preparations. Proven ability to manage and mentor teams while ensuring compliance with public company governance requirements.

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Corporate Governance ExpertiseProxy Statement PreparationBoard Advisory ExperienceShareholder Engagement SupportJuris Doctor (J.D.)

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Hard Skills

Corporate GovernanceProxy Statement FilingLegal Document DraftingGovernance Policy MaintenanceBoard Support Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringAdvisory Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Public Company MattersShareholder EngagementAnnual MeetingsCorporate Secretary Function

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the company’s Board of Directors and governance framework
Provide day-to-day legal leadership on corporate governance matters
Serve as a primary legal advisor on governance matters for the Board and its committees
Draft, review, and maintain governance policies and documents
Directly manage and mentor the team responsible for Board support
Lead the preparation and filing of the annual proxy statement

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of legal experience with significant focus on corporate governance and public company matters
Proven experience advising Boards of Directors and senior executive leadership
Deep expertise in public company governance requirements
Strong experience leading the preparation and filing of proxy statements
Demonstrated experience supporting shareholder engagement and annual meetings
Experience working with a Corporate Secretary function or governance team
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Behavioral health programs
401(k) plan
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence