Associate Attorney - Madrid, España - The Cigna Group

The Cigna Group

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Madrid, España

hace 2 semanas

Publicado por:

Isabel García

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Descripción

Cigna Corporation (

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

The Europe and Global Segments ("EGS") 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 EGS business and the wider International Markets legal and compliance team.

You will work closely with your colleagues in Legal and Compliance supporting EGS business with good legal and regulatory advice supporting the operational, strategic and financial aims of EGS.

The job content will be excitingly broad in line with the scope of EGS and in addition to your core skillset may include regulatory advice, data privacy support, contract work, litigation, insurance, advisory work, commercial law and corporate law.

ROLE SUMMARY

The successful applicant will be a dynamic, flexible, commercially-aware junior lawyer (1-2 years' PQE), ideally but not necessarily with previous exposure to the insurance 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 home-based, with occasional travel to Cigna offices in Glasgow, Antwerp or Madrid.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal support and advice to EGS businesses;
Drafting of contracts including policies, distribution agreements, outsourcing and supplier agreements, NDAs, ToBAs, appointed representative agreements.
Supporting Sales in relation to new business acquisition (quote referrals, RFPs);
Advice to the business on regulatory issues, including FSMA, DPA, competition law and financial crime 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.
Proactively improving process and ways of working within the Cigna EGS Legal and Compliance team

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified lawyer in either UK or Spain with 1-2 years' PQE, with a good training in either private practice or in-house.

Previous exposure to insurance, especially health insurance, 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.

SKILLS

Analytical, problemsolving skills and ability to implement effective solutions using creative drive
Proactive 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