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The Cigna Group

Counsel – Commercial Transactions

The Cigna Group

. Provide enterprise-wide legal support and guidance for U.S.

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $132,700 - $221,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and managing commercial contracts, with a strong focus on compliance, risk assessment, and vendor management. Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams and provide strategic legal guidance in complex, regulated environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctor (JD)Commercial Contract NegotiationVendor ManagementRisk AssessmentHealthcare Industry Experience

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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingNegotiationLegal ComplianceContract GovernanceProcurement TransactionsTechnology TransactionsIntellectual Property MattersData AgreementsSaaS AgreementsVendor Dispute Resolution
Soft Skills
Relationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingPresentation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Active License in U.S. Jurisdiction
Industry Keywords
Commercial AgreementsConsulting AgreementsServices AgreementsHighly Regulated IndustryMatrixed OrganizationTraining DevelopmentContract TemplatesMergers and AcquisitionsPrivacy ConsiderationsOperational Objectives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide enterprise-wide legal support and guidance for U.S. and global contracting activities
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including consulting, services, technology, software, SaaS, licensing, data, and vendor agreements
  • Partner with Procurement and business stakeholders to structure transactions and balance legal, regulatory, operational, and business objectives
  • Advise on commercial contracting, risk allocation, compliance requirements, and contract governance
  • Identify and assess legal and contractual risks associated with third-party engagements
  • Support vendor dispute resolution and negotiate business-aligned resolutions
  • Develop and maintain contract templates, playbooks, negotiation guidance, and standard provisions
  • Collaborate with global legal colleagues and business partners on international contracting matters
  • Create and deliver training on contracting, vendor management, and related legal topics
  • Support mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other strategic enterprise initiatives
  • Partner with Compliance, Privacy, Information Protection, Information Technology, Procurement, and operational teams
  • Manage outside counsel on specialized matters
  • Lead stakeholder discussions to gather information, align priorities, and achieve business objectives
  • Support process improvement and the evolution of contracting and governance practices
  • Share legal knowledge and subject matter expertise across the Legal organization
  • Develop, implement, and coordinate contracting and governance strategies
  • Proactively identify third-party contract non-compliance risks

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Juris Doctor (JD) required
  • Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 5+ years of experience negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
  • Significant experience supporting vendor, procurement, technology, consulting, and services transactions
  • Experience supporting procurement, sourcing, vendor management, or commercial operations is preferred
  • Strong contract drafting, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
  • Ability to identify legal issues, evaluate risk, and provide practical, business-focused legal advice
  • Experience supporting technology transactions, intellectual property matters, privacy considerations, and complex commercial arrangements
  • Experience in healthcare, pharmacy, or another highly regulated industry is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across a matrixed organization
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proven ability to build strong professional relationships and partner with stakeholders at all organizational levels
  • Ability to operate independently while exercising sound judgment in complex situations
  • Strong presentation skills and experience communicating with senior leaders and business stakeholders
  • If working from home, cable broadband or fiber optic internet with at least 10Mbps download and 5Mbps upload

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual bonus plan eligibility
  • Medical, vision, and dental benefits starting on day one
  • Well-being and behavioral health programs starting on day one
  • 401(k)
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
  • Paid holidays
  • Leaves of absence
  • Remote work permitted occasionally or permanently, subject to internet requirements