Managing Counsel, Allegiance (VP – Head of Legal & Compliance)

Job description

Serves as the senior-most legal and compliance leader for the Allegiance business, acting as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and a key member of the executive team. Partners with Cigna legal counsel and enterprise leadership to proactively manage legal, regulatory, contractual, and enterprise risk matters enabling strategic objectives while protecting the organization’s reputation and fiduciary obligations. Demonstrates executive professionalism, sound judgment, and discretion in all interactions with employees, clients, regulators, vendors, and the public, and serves as a visible role model for the Company. Provide strategic, practical legal counsel to senior leadership across business lines, balancing risk with business priorities Lead legal and regulatory support, including monitoring developments and serving as a key liaison with regulators and external partners Oversee outside counsel engagement, performance, and spend to ensure effective and cost-efficient legal services Provide legal and compliance guidance across core functions, including sales, client onboarding, RFPs, contracting, and operations Review, draft, and negotiate complex agreements (e.g., vendor, prov...