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...