Associate Senior Privacy Counsel

Provides legal services on the most complex projects or cases and rapidly identifies key issues. Routinely looks for creative interpretations or application of law. Has developed subject matter expertise and demonstrates knowledge and judgment within specialty. Accurately analyzes risks and recommends alternative approaches. Strong knowledge of regulatory environment affecting business. Works with public affairs area to manage external and internal reactions. Resolves legal issues presented efficiently and without guidance. Deals with clients and senior level management. Manages relationships with business division partners, viewed by them as ""go-to"" person. May manage outside counsel. JD/Bar membership.

Experienced privacy attorney will support the Office of Privacy and Innovation Governance, reporting to the Chief Privacy Counsel. This role will counsel on matters related to privacy, cybersecurity, data use, and technology matters, and partner closely with Pharmacy, Clinical and Pharmacy Benefits Management, Data & Analytics, Sales, Account Management, and Internal Audit. This role requires expertise in HIPAA, state and federal privacy laws, data use regulations, and breach notification laws; seasoned judgment; diplomacy; exceptional communication skills; and a demonstrated ability to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide counsel related to advanced and cutting-edge data use and acquisition, as well as data mapping, classification, and related data management and governance.
• Manage complex legal issues and risk related to data analytics, AI, de-identification, and use of nascent and emergent technologies.
• Support the privacy, security, and data protection aspects of relationships and contracts with technology companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, HIEs, EMRs, app developers, and data aggregators.
• Interpret and apply privacy and data protection law and contractual requirements to a wide variety of business initiatives, such as (i) the development of clinical programs for patients and plan members; (ii) communications to providers and patients; (iii) policy development; (iv) collaboration and data exchange between affiliated and outside entities; and (v) digital initiatives such as website, email, text, social media, mobile apps, etc.
• Negotiate privacy and data use provisions, consistent with the company’s strategy and goals.
• Collaborate with other attorneys in the Legal Department as a subject matter expert.
• Stay abreast of, and communicate clearly and succinctly to non-lawyers, changes to or developments in privacy and data protection laws and regulations and their impact on business operations.
• Apply sound business judgment to the provision of legal advice and continuously look for opportunities to improve service.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor required.
• 6+ years healthcare regulatory compliance experience, in-house privacy experience at a large, matrixed healthcare company preferred.
• Deep understanding of HIPAA, state and federal privacy laws, data use regulations, and breach notification requirements.
• Extensive experience assessing and mitigating legal risks associated with privacy and data governance, cybersecurity, data and digital transactions, and consumer experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and provide clear, concise, and actionable legal guidance.
• Strong contract negotiation skills.
• Highly collaborative individual with the ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships.
• Consistent sound judgment and strong analytic abilities.
• Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
• Intellectual flexibility: adept at reassessing priorities to ensure that internal and external expectations are fulfilled.
• Strong ability to navigate through barriers to drive successful initiatives throughout the business.
• Hybrid is preferred but we are open to remote for the right candidate.

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.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 157,100 - 261,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

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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