Counsel – Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Governance

The Cigna Group

. Monitor and analyze emerging federal, state, and international laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, and enforcement developments relating to AI, machine learning, automated decision-making, and emerging technologies .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,700 - $192,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI legal requirements, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property matters, with a strong ability to translate complex legal frameworks into practical business guidance. Proven experience in negotiating technology agreements and collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage legal and regulatory risks in rapidly evolving environments.

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Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree3+ Years Relevant Legal ExperienceAI Legal Requirements AssessmentTechnology Agreement NegotiationStrong Legal Research Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchRegulatory AnalysisContract NegotiationAI Governance FrameworksIntellectual Property LawData Protection LawsLegal Risk AssessmentCompliance StandardsWorkflow DevelopmentEmerging Technology Law

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationCollaboration SkillsSound Legal JudgmentAbility to Manage Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Law License

Industry Keywords

HealthcareFinancial ServicesPharmacy Benefit ManagementPrivacy LawData ProtectionAI and Machine LearningCommercial ContractingVendor AgreementsRegulatory FrameworksEmerging Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and analyze emerging federal, state, and international laws, regulations, regulatory guidance, and enforcement developments relating to AI, machine learning, automated decision-making, and emerging technologies
Assess new and proposed AI legal requirements and support practical guidance on their impact on The Cigna Group’s businesses, operations, and AI governance framework
Maintain regulatory inventories, legal summaries, guidance, and other resources supporting evolving AI requirements
Conduct legal reviews of proposed AI and machine-learning use cases and advise on associated legal and regulatory risks
Participate in enterprise AI governance processes and collaborate with Enterprise Model Governance and other stakeholders throughout the AI lifecycle
Review, draft, and negotiate AI- and IP-related provisions in technology, vendor, data, licensing, and commercial agreements
Develop and maintain standard AI and IP contractual provisions, negotiation guidance, playbooks, and related resources
Advise on the intersection of AI requirements with privacy and data protection laws
Support intellectual property counsel on employee IP obligations, outside activity requests, ownership, licensing, protection, and commercialization matters
Assist with enterprise IP initiatives and address IP risks associated with AI and emerging technologies
Develop and improve AI use-case review and IP legal-support processes and workflows, including intake, triage, documentation, escalation, and tracking
Translate evolving legal requirements into practical policies, standards, controls, and business guidance
Support enterprise policies, standards, training, and governance frameworks for responsible AI and emerging technologies
Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice supporting responsible innovation and managing legal and regulatory risk
Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across Privacy & Innovation Governance, Enterprise Model Governance, Compliance, Information Security, Technology, Procurement, and the business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active license and good standing to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
3+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, government agency, or combination thereof
Experience with technology, privacy, data, commercial contracting, artificial intelligence, or related legal matters
Strong legal research and analytical skills
Experience reviewing and negotiating technology, software, data, cloud, or vendor agreements
Ability to translate legal requirements into practical processes and workflows
Sound legal judgment and ability to identify material risks, recommend practical mitigations, and escalate issues when appropriate
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate with attorneys, compliance professionals, governance teams, technical teams, and business stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly evolving area of law
If working from home, cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload
Preferred: experience or demonstrated interest in AI, machine learning, generative AI, automated decision-making, or emerging technology law
Preferred: familiarity with U.S. and international AI legal and regulatory frameworks
Preferred: experience conducting legal or regulatory reviews of technology or AI use cases
Preferred: experience negotiating AI, data use, model training, intellectual property, or generative AI provisions
Preferred: experience with intellectual property matters
Preferred: experience developing legal review processes, intake workflows, playbooks, templates, or similar tools
Preferred: experience with privacy and data protection laws applied to AI and emerging technologies
Preferred: experience in healthcare, health insurance, pharmacy benefit management, financial services, or another highly regulated industry
Preferred: experience working with multidisciplinary legal, compliance, governance, risk, or technology teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus plan eligibility
Medical benefits
Vision benefits
Dental benefits
Well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
Company-paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Leaves of absence