Legal Compliance Advisor, Artificial Intelligence Governance

Cigna Healthcare • Bloomfield, CT

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level