The Cigna Group ยท 1 month ago
Associate Senior Counsel-Employment, Benefits and Compensation Law
Bloomfield, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$152K/yr - $254K/yr
8+ years expThe Cigna Group is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those they serve. They are seeking a seasoned legal professional to join their Employment, Benefits and Compensation Law team, providing legal support to HR and business leaders in complex corporate transactions and ensuring compliance with applicable benefits and compensation laws.
CommercialHealth CareHospitalInsuranceMedical
Responsibilities
Provide legal support on employment, benefits, and compensation matters arising in connection with corporate M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation and drafting of relevant transaction documents, and post-closing integration support
Advise on qualified retirement plans and compliance with ERISA and the Internal Revenue Code rules and regulations
Counsel on executive compensation matters, including equity incentive plans, employment and severance agreements and restrictive covenant agreements
Address benefits and compensation-related tax issues including non-qualified deferred compensation matters under IRC Section 409A
Provide legal support to ERISA fiduciary committees and serve as secretary at committee meetings
Draft and review various employee benefit plan documents and communications to plan participants
Partner with internal stakeholders including Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, other Legal subgroups, Corporate Development, and Tax
Monitor and interpret legal and regulatory developments affecting employee benefits and compensation
Assist in internal policy development and support training initiatives
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to at least one U.S. state bar
8+ years of relevant legal experience in employment and benefits law
Strong knowledge of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code, and related regulations
Experience advising on Section 409A and executive compensation matters
Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across functions in a large corporate environment
Ability to prioritize and act with urgency when appropriate
Ability to evaluate complex issues and make appropriate recommendations to leaders
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment
Willingness to travel occasionally
Hybrid role- requires being in an office 3 days a week
Preferred
Prior in-house counsel experience preferred but not required
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k) with company match
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Company
The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group is a healthcare firm that focuses on providing hospital services and innovative solutions for better health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Cordani
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Michele Berg
CEO Communications
Recent News
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