Cigna Corporation (NYSE: CI) is a global health service company dedicated to helping people improve their health, well-being and peace of mind.

Cigna’s products and services include an integrated suite of health services, such as medical, dental, behavioural health, pharmacy and vision care benefits, and other related products including group disability, life and accident coverage. To learn more about Cigna, including links to follow us on Facebook or Twitter, visit www.cigna.com. The Company is headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, US.

The European Legal and Compliance team is primarily focussed on supporting the European business and is a collaborative and high performing function which enjoys and values the support of the business. A vacancy has arisen within the team for a junior lawyer to support Cigna’s European business and the wider International Health legal and compliance team.

As part of this team the successful candidate will be a valued subject matter expert and trusted business partner, asked to shape and stay involved in opportunities and projects from the outset. There will be opportunities to work with senior leaders including the Head of Legal for European business, the International Head of Privacy Compliance, the International Chief Compliance Officer, the European Compliance Officer, and business leaders including the Senior Leadership Team in Europe. Externally there will be opportunities to work with law firms and interact with regulators applicable to the European business.

As a trusted legal adviser, you will work closely with your colleagues in Legal and Compliance supporting the European business with proactive and accurate legal and regulatory advice supporting the operational, strategic and financial aims of the European business. The job content will be excitingly broad in line with the scope of our business and in addition to your core skillset may include regulatory advice, contract work, litigation, insurance, advisory work, commercial law and corporate law.

ROLE SUMMARY

The successful applicant will be a dynamic, flexible, commercially-aware lawyer , ideally but not necessarily with previous exposure to the financial services, insurance and/or healthcare sectors. Knowledge of data protection and privacy is desirable. A good level of fluency in the English language is essential.

The role is a varied one. Reporting into an experienced attorney within the team, duties will include assistance with drafting of contracts and other legal documentation, supporting the sales team in relation to new business acquisition, assisting the business with strategic projects and new product proposals and provision of general commercial, regulatory and policy-related legal advice. The role holder will also work closely with other Legal and allied teams (e.g. Compliance, Privacy, Risk) to support the business to achieve its aims and manage risks effectively. The role will also involve monitoring legislative and regulatory developments impacting Cigna’s businesses and working with colleagues in Europe and worldwide to implement legal and regulatory changes.

The role will be hybrid – Madrid office based, with occasional travel to Cigna offices in Glasgow or Antwerp.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Legal support and advice to the European businesses;

• Drafting of contracts including insurance policies, reinsurance agreements, NDAs, TOBAs, distribution agreements, outsourcing and partnership/supplier agreements.

• Supporting Sales in relation to new business acquisition (quote referrals, RFPs);

• Advice to the business on regulatory issues;

• Working closely with Cigna legal colleagues in different geographies on common issues;

• Surveillance of legal developments affecting the business, and providing advice and assistance to the business in adapting to legal change.

• Pro-actively improving operational processes and ways of working within the Cigna Europe Legal and Compliance team

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified lawyer in a European country or UK, with a good training in either private practice or in-house.

Previous exposure to the financial services, insurance and/or healthcare sectors is preferred but not essential. If not insurance, exposure to another regulated environment would be an advantage.

If not a native English speaker, the role holder will need a good level of fluency in written and spoken English. German language skills are a plus.

SKILLS

• Analytical, problem-solving skills and ability to implement effective solutions using creative drive;

• Pro-active in seeking solutions and finding options for the business;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal;

• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders across the global business;

• Confident and effective provision of advice to stakeholders enabling them to make accurate decisions;

• Ability to work constructively with business partners but prepared to challenge where appropriate;

• Keyboard and word processing skills;

• Good record keeping skills;

• Collaborative team player but also with ambition to develop ability to work autonomously and drive specific areas of responsibility.

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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