Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy- Hybrid
About the position The Associate Senior Counsel, Privacy will support the Office of Privacy and Innovation Governance, reporting to the Chief Privacy Counsel. This role involves providing legal counsel on privacy, cybersecurity, data use, and technology matters, while collaborating closely with various departments including IT, Cigna Information Protection, Procurement, Data & Analytics, Sales, Account Management, and Internal Audit. The position requires expertise in HIPAA, state and federal privacy laws, data use regulations, and breach notification laws, along with seasoned judgment, diplomacy, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Responsibilities • Provide legal advice and leadership for data loss incident preparation and incident response. • 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, 'switch' vendors, 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 the development of clinical programs for patients and plan members, communications to providers and patients, policy development, collaboration and data exchange between affiliated and outside entities, and 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. Requirements • Juris Doctor required. • 6-8 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. Benefits • Comprehensive health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. • 401(k) with company match. • Company paid life insurance. • Tuition reimbursement. • A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. Apply tot his job