We are seeking an experienced Ethics & Compliance lawyer to join our global compliance function. This role plays a critical part in promoting a strong culture of integrity across the organization. You will work closely with colleagues across the company, including HR, Internal Audit, Legal, Compliance and Risk Management, and business teams to design, implement, and continuously improve our ethics and compliance framework. This is a highly collaborative role that requires strong judgment, practical problem‑solving skills, and the ability to build trust and credibility across diverse functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a comprehensive ethics and compliance strategy that aligns with the company's business objectives and values
• Lead the company's conflict of interest program and provide legal advice to key stakeholders on ethical inquiries
• Serve as day‑to‑day ethics advisor on compliance policies and procedures
• Manage the Ethics Help Line and Ethics Office mailbox
• Prepare, coordinate, and conduct training and communications on ethics‑related topics
• Manage outside counsel on discrete matters as may be required

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor required and qualification to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
• 5+ years of relevant experience in ethics and compliance, regulatory, investigations, or related legal roles within a government agency, multinational company, or law firm
• Experience supporting publicly traded companies preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sensitive and complex matters with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, including the ability to present effectively to senior leadership
• Proven ability to identify legal and ethics issues on complex matters and recommend practical, risk‑mitigating solutions
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and navigate a large, matrixed organization to drive successful initiatives
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong independent decision‑making capability and a leadership mindset
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations and compliance environments is a plus

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 132,700 - 221,100 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

At The Cigna Group, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here.

About The Cigna Group:

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: See Yourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email See Yourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.