Counsel, Employment Law

About the role

The Cigna Group’s Global Employment Law Team is seeking a talented and experienced licensed attorney to provide strategic legal support across a complex and dynamic organization.

Responsibilities

• Counsel HR and management on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and religious accommodation requests, including review of documentation, interactive process guidance, and resolution of accommodation issues.
• Support compliance and administration of state paid time off, paid leave, and paid sick time programs, including policy development, statutory interpretation, and operational implementation.
• Provide legal guidance on matters related to leave of absences, including FMLA, state-mandated leaves, and company leave policies and plans.
• Provide legal guidance on general employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• In partnership with senior paralegals, 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 by overseeing their work product, ensuring cost-effective representation, and aligning external legal advice with internal legal strategy.
• Monitor and interpret federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and advise stakeholders on necessary changes to policies and practices.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to develop and deliver training on employment law topics, including anti-discrimination, wage and hour, and leave management.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain strong, effective working relationships with both internal clients and external counsel.
• Contribute positively to the Cigna Legal community through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and active professional engagement.

Qualifications

• 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 4+ years of legal experience, primarily focused on employment law. This role is designed for attorneys in the earlier stage of in-house counsel roles (approximately 4–7 years of experience).
• Experience providing labor and employment law counseling, preferably supporting a national or multi-state workforce.
• 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 on employment-related claims before government agencies and/or in court or arbitration.
• Demonstrated 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.