Legal compliance advisor data

We are seeking a Legal Compliance Advisor to support the research, identification and tracking of new laws and regulations. This role will support data-driven laws and regulations including those related to privacy, cybersecurity and innovation. Working cross functionally with compliance, legal, public policy and business stakeholders, this role will be accountable for communicating and overseeing the implementation of new data-driven laws and regulations. Strong communication, innovation, organization, and research skills are required. This role will report to the Chief Privacy Counsel.

Location: Bloomfield, CT preferred. Hybrid. Open to alignment with one of Cigna’s office locations.

Responsibilities

• Provides expert content/professional leadership on complex Compliance assignments/projects.

• Monitors state and federal regulations and legislation and the preparation of compliance positions with respect to development of data driven compliance obligations for business stakeholders.

• Develop, manage and maintain tracking capabilities to monitor and communicate new laws and regulations to cross-functional stakeholders.

• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.

• Engage counsel for legal support and interpretation through coordinated, strategic engagement, memorializing guidance and outcomes.

• Establishes and maintains contacts with regulatory agencies and other insurers. Exercises considerable creativity, foresight, and judgment in conceiving, planning, and delivering initiatives.

• Drafts strategic communications, project plans and related artifacts to support understanding, alignment and execution of compliance obligations.

• Uses deep professional knowledge and acumen to advise functional leaders.

• Focuses on providing thought leadership within Compliance but works on broader projects, which require understanding of wider business.

• Recognized internally as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• 5+ years experience managing, tracking and communicating multi-state health care regulatory compliance obligations is required

• Experience with healthcare privacy and data laws regulations, including HIPAA and state and federal privacy laws

• Exposure to state laws affecting artificial intelligence, generative artificial intelligence, and/or machine learning is a plus

• Ability to engage strategically with legal resources to support accurate effective application of law and regulation

• Experience developing and leveraging processes to track, coordinate and collaborate on legal and regulatory developments

• Knowledge of public policy and the regulatory lifecycle

• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate clearly and foster strong relationships in a large, matrixed organization

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Our preference is to have someone in a hybrid role, working from an office three days a week. However, we’re open to considering remote arrangements for the right candidate.

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.

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