Associate Senior Privacy Counsel

Cigna

Base: $157,100 - $261,800 usd yearly; bonus/equity...
Hybrid
Jd/bar membership required
6+ years healthcare regulatory compliance experience
Deep understanding of hipaa and state/federal privacy laws
Cigna is seeking an Associate Senior Privacy Counsel with extensive experience in healthcare regulatory compliance and privacy law. The role involves providing legal counsel on complex privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance issues, collaborating with various business units, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations

Job Summary

  • This role supports the Office of Privacy and Innovation Governance by providing counsel on advanced data use, AI, and cybersecurity matters.
  • The position requires managing complex legal risks associated with data analytics, clinical programs, and digital initiatives across multiple business divisions.
  • Candidates will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off starting day one.

Matching Summary

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Cigna is seeking an Associate Senior Privacy Counsel with extensive experience in healthcare regulatory compliance and privacy law. The role involves providing legal counsel on complex privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance issues, collaborating with various business units, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Salary

Base: $157,100 - $261,800 USD yearly; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long term incentive plan; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, well-being, 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 18 days PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • JD/Bar membership required
  • 6+ years healthcare regulatory compliance experience
  • Deep understanding of HIPAA and state/federal privacy laws
  • Experience with data use regulations and breach notification laws
  • Expertise in AI, de-identification, and emergent technologies
  • Strong contract negotiation skills for privacy provisions

Nice-to-have

  • In-house privacy experience at large matrixed healthcare company
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams
  • Diplomacy and exceptional communication skills
  • Intellectual flexibility to reassess priorities
  • Proactive issue identification and resolution

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor degree
  • Active Bar membership
  • 6+ years of relevant experience
  • US work authorization (implied by location context)

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