Senior Commercial Counsel: Global Contracts & Vendors

Cigna Healthcare; New York (NY); On-site; USD 133,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Leaves of absence

Job summary

The Cigna Group is seeking an experienced legal professional to draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements with domestic and international suppliers.

You will advise clients on risk allocation, compliance, and contract governance, support procurement and business teams, and collaborate with global colleagues on international contracting matters. A JD and an active U.S. license are required, with 5+ years in commercial contracts, preferably in healthcare.

Qualifications

• JD required and active license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years negotiating and drafting commercial contracts with vendor, procurement, tech, and services.
• Healthcare, pharmacy, or highly regulated industry experience preferred.
• Ability to influence across a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements with domestic and international suppliers.
• Advise clients on risk allocation, compliance requirements, and contract governance.
• Identify and assess legal and contractual risks in third-party engagements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance contract templates and playbooks.
• Collaborate with global legal colleagues on international contracting matters.
• Lead discussions with stakeholders to align priorities and business objectives.
• Share knowledge across the Legal organization to improve contracting practices.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Relationship management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Cigna Group is seeking an experienced legal professional to draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements with domestic and international suppliers.

You will advise clients on risk allocation, compliance, and contract governance, support procurement and business teams, and collaborate with global colleagues on international contracting matters. A JD and an active U.S. license are required, with 5+ years in commercial contracts, preferably in healthcare.