Chief Privacy Counsel - The Cigna Group - Hybrid
Reporting to the Chief Privacy and Innovation Governance Officer, the Chief Privacy Counsel will lead the Privacy Legal team; counsel on high-profile issues related to privacy, cybersecurity, data use, and technology matters; and partner closely with IT, Cigna Information Protection, Data Governance, Digital & Analytics, Government Affairs, and Enterprise Risk Management.
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 identify and resolve issues proactively.
The ideal candidate will have experience working for large healthcare organizations; navigating complex regulatory environments; prudently managing outside counsel budgets and vendors; and exercising sound legal and business judgment.
They will thrive in a fast-paced environment; work effectively in a matrixed organization across all levels of leadership; have excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; think strategically; and act decisively.
Location:
Bloomfield, CT preferred.
Hybrid.
Open to alignment with one of Cigna's office locations.
Responsibilities :
Leads a team of high-performing attorneys who:
* Counsel the enterprise with respect to the response to information incidents and data breach response.
* Negotiate privacy, security and data related language in contracts with clients and vendors.
* Support the enterprise's M&A efforts by providing advice on all data, cyber and privacy related issues.
* Provide guidance on the appropriate methodology to de-identify data.
* Provide guidance on the development and administration of privacy notices and privacy policies.
* Provide guidance on the development and administration of data, cyber and privacy training.
* Work with Government Affairs to develop positions with respect to key legislative and regulatory developments.
* Engage with regulators on issues related to data, cyber and privacy.
* Work with Cigna Information Protection on developing a relationship with the FBI and other agencies focused on combating cyber-crime.
* Provide subject matter expertise and proactive legal guidance to the business regarding all legal and regulatory issues related to privacy, security and data.
* Intake, assess and communicate the requirements of all new laws and regulations related to privacy, security and data.
Qualifications
* Juris Doctor required.
* 10+ years regulatory compliance experience, with prior 8 focused on healthcare privacy; 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 transact...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Bloomfield, US-CT
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Cigna
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- Reference: 24009133
- Posted: 2024-09-18 08:50:56 -
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