Cigna Healthcare · 3 days ago
Associate Senior Privacy Counsel, Data Governance & Cybersecurity
MO, St. Louis, One Express Way
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$157K/yr - $262K/yr
8+ years expCigna Healthcare is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those they serve. They are seeking an experienced privacy attorney to support their Office of Privacy and Innovation Governance, providing counsel on privacy, cybersecurity, data use, and technology matters while collaborating closely with their Evernorth business unit.
Hospital & Health Care
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
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor required
8+ years of healthcare regulatory or privacy/cybersecurity legal experience; in‑house experience in a large, matrixed healthcare organization strongly preferred
Deep expertise in HIPAA, state and federal privacy laws, data governance frameworks, data use regulations, and breach notification requirements
Proven ability to evaluate legal risk in complex technical environments, including analytics, AI, and emerging technologies
Strong negotiation skills and significant experience drafting/negotiating privacy and data-related contractual terms
Highly collaborative individual with the ability to influence others and build strong professional relationships
Consistent sound judgment and strong analytic abilities
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
Preferred
in‑house experience in a large, matrixed healthcare organization strongly preferred
Hybrid role – 3 days in office preferred; remote may be considered for exceptional candidates
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Company
Cigna Healthcare
We are a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Cascudo
CEO Communications Operations / Communications Operations Director
Stephanie Bobb
CEO Communications Operations Lead
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