What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Paralegal - Office of the Corporate Secretary position at Cigna?
Sr. Paralegal - Office of the Corporate Secretary
DESCRIPTION :
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join Cigna's Legal and Corporate Affairs department. The Sr. Paralegal will work with the Shared Services Team for Legal & Corporate Affairs, supporting the Office of the Corporate Secretary (OCS). The primary responsibilities include entity management, drafting and obtaining board / shareholder consents, and providing governance advice for subsidiaries. The Sr. Paralegal will interface directly with directors and officers of subsidiary boards, key business partners, including Treasury, Regulatory and Compliance teams and provide support to attorneys and other paralegals as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Maintain corporate records and prepare reports for a specific portfolio of The Cigna Group's subsidiaries
- Assist with the preparation of filings required for corporate formations, withdrawals, dissolutions, mergers and acquisitions.
- Draft resolutions, written consents, secretary / officer certificates and similar documentation.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with legal and governance requirements.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers, such as registered agents and auditors.
- Work with OCS team to identify and implement best practices regarding subsidiary governance.
- Handle special projects or additional responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS :
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.
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 : SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@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.
