Legal Compliance Advisor, Artificial Intelligence Governance

Legal Compliance Advisor, Artificial Intelligence

About the Role

We are seeking a Legal Compliance Advisor, Artificial Intelligence to support the responsible, compliant, and scalable use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the enterprise. This role plays a critical part in operationalizing AI governance by translating emerging legal and regulatory requirements into practical oversight, controls, and implementation guidance.

The Legal Compliance Advisor will report to the Chief Privacy and Innovation Governance Officer and join the Office of Privacy and Innovation Governance, comprising Privacy Legal and Compliance, Innovation Governance, Enterprise Model Governance, and Enterprise Incident Response. Together, this multidisciplinary team of attorneys, compliance professionals, and data scientists enable trusted innovation and enterprise risk management.

Working cross‑functionally with Technology Counsel, Enterprise Model Governance, the AI Center of Enablement, Compliance AI Stewards, and business stakeholders using AI in key enterprise initiatives, this role combines regulatory compliance, program implementation, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a Human‑in‑the‑Loop Oversight Program to support responsible and compliant use of AI across enterprise initiatives.
• Serve as a primary liaison across the Office of Privacy and Innovation Governance and with key partners, including Privacy and Innovation, Enterprise Model Governance, the AI Center of Enablement, Compliance AI Stewards, and business teams deploying AI solutions.
• Act as a project manager for AI compliance initiatives, including defining scope, timelines, deliverables, stakeholder engagement, and execution of compliance milestones.
• Track emerging laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance related to AI, machine learning, and generative AI.
• Develop, manage, and maintain a centralized database of AI‑related legal and regulatory requirements, compliance obligations, and implementation status.
• Engage legal counsel to support interpretation of AI‑related laws and regulations, documenting guidance and outcomes.
• Monitor regulatory trends and assess their potential impact on enterprise AI strategy, governance, and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in legal, compliance, regulatory, or risk management roles involving complex and evolving regulatory frameworks and emergent technology.
• Exposure to laws or regulatory developments related to artificial intelligence, generative AI, and/or machine learning strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional initiatives and coordinate among legal, compliance, governance, technical, and business stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organizational, and research skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex concepts into practical guidance.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, with experience developing executive‑ready presentations and written communications that translate complex legal, regulatory, and technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships in a large, matrixed organization.
• High degree of judgment, initiative, and attention to detail.

• Hybrid office‑based work is preferred; remote candidates will be considered

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 96,200 - 160,400 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 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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The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.