Associate Senior Counsel, Real Estate (Global Real Estate)
The Cigna Group
United States Work at Home, Unknown
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeSenior
The Associate Senior Counsel is a member of the Investment Law team and serves as the primary legal advisor and subject matter expert in support of The Cigna Group’s corporate leasing and real estate portfolio. The Associate Senior Counsel shall assume ownership of all legal needs of Cigna’s Global Real Estate organization and shall coordinate with the business to deliver practical legal guidance enabling innovation and transformation, while advancing outcomes designed to accelerate Enterprise growth and strategy.
To be successful, this individual must independently, proactively and creatively address the legal needs of the Global Real Estate organization, while evaluating and designing legal structures to manage risk, uphold integrity and adapt to an evolving regulatory environment.
As a member of Cigna Legal, this individual will be joining a team that anticipates and manages risk in a complex business, legislative and regulatory environment, and is trusted to deliver practical, strategic legal solutions that enable confident decision-making allowing the Enterprise to move forward with clarity and confidence.
Primary Responsibilities:
Review and prepare documentation for new and existing leased and owned corporate facilities.
Negotiate and draft leases, subleases, purchase and sale agreements and other commercial real estate documents, including estoppels and subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreements.
Manage Landlord – Tenant disputes, including responding to and preparing demand letters.
Consult and advise on corporate leasing, acquisition and disposition strategy.
Oversee property tax matters with local government entities for owned facilities.
As needed, manage and coordinate legal services provided by outside counsel.
Render legal support relating to real estate investment matters and other real estate special projects as required.
Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law
Minimum of 8+ years of experience in commercial real estate law, including leasing, acquisitions, and dispositions
Significant, hands-on experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial real estate leases as a core responsibility
Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of lease agreements, including amendments, renewals, and related documentation
Experience supporting a large, multi-location corporate real estate portfolio preferred
Proven ability to independently manage end-to-end real estate legal matters with minimal oversight
Strong risk identification and mitigation capabilities, particularly in lease negotiations and landlord-tenant matters
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business stakeholders and operate effectively in a complex, matrixed environment
This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive 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.
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