Associate Senior Counsel – Employment Law

The Cigna Group

. Serve as a legal advisor to Human Resources, Employee Relations, business leaders, and other stakeholders on employment law matters .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $157,100 - $261,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment law, providing strategic legal advice on compliance, risk management, and organizational initiatives. Capable of drafting and revising legal documents while effectively communicating with stakeholders at all levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active License To Practice LawJuris Doctor (J.D.) Degree8+ Years Of Legal Experience In Employment LawExperience Managing Employment LitigationExcellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Employment Law ComplianceDrafting Employment PoliciesManaging Outside CounselRisk-Based Legal GuidanceInvestigations And AccommodationsEmployment Litigation StrategyNegotiating Employment AgreementsMonitoring Legislative DevelopmentsProviding Employment Law TrainingAdvising On Discrimination Claims

Soft Skills

Sound Business JudgmentInterpersonal CommunicationRelationship BuildingIndependent WorkAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License To Practice Law

Industry Keywords

ADAADEATitle VIIFMLAFLSAFCRAEEOCDOLEmployment LawCross-Functional Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a legal advisor to Human Resources, Employee Relations, business leaders, and other stakeholders on employment law matters
Provide risk-based guidance on federal, state, and local employment laws, including ADA, ADEA, Title VII, FMLA, FLSA, and FCRA
Advise on investigations, accommodations, leaves of absence, discrimination and harassment claims, reductions in force, discipline, terminations, and wage and hour issues
Partner with business and HR leaders on workforce initiatives, organizational changes, restructurings, and employment programs
Develop and execute legal strategy for administrative charges, demand letters, pre-litigation disputes, and employment litigation
Manage responses to claims filed before the EEOC, DOL, and comparable regulatory bodies
Manage outside counsel on assigned employment matters
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and judicial developments and recommend compliance or mitigation measures
Draft, review, and revise employment policies, procedures, guidelines, handbooks, legal memoranda, and communications
Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on employment-related agreements
Provide guidance on restrictive covenants, confidentiality obligations, employee mobility, and post-employment restrictions
Share knowledge and provide guidance to paralegals, junior legal professionals, and business partners
Participate in or lead cross-functional working groups and enterprise initiatives
Develop and deliver employment law training for HR professionals, Employee Relations teams, managers, and business leaders
Contribute to Legal department priorities through collaboration, knowledge sharing, professional engagement, and process improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Minimum of 8+ years of legal experience, with substantial experience focused on employment law
Experience advising organizations on moderately complex to complex employment law matters
Experience managing or supporting administrative claims, employment litigation, and outside counsel relationships
Sound business judgment and ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice
Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to build effective relationships and communicate with stakeholders at varying levels
Ability to work independently, recognize when escalation is appropriate, and manage competing priorities
Preferred: In-house employment law experience within a large, complex, highly regulated organization
Preferred: Experience supporting national employers operating across multiple jurisdictions
Preferred: Experience with cross-functional initiatives and employment law compliance programs
Preferred: Experience providing guidance, coaching, or knowledge sharing to legal professionals and business partners
For occasional or permanent home working, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus eligibility
Long term incentive plan eligibility
Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting on day one
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
Leaves of absence