Description
The Legal Compliance Lead Analyst supports Cigna International Health’s global privacy program and serves as the designated in-country representative of the Chief International Privacy Officer in engagements with competent data protection and other relevant authorities in India.
The role combines privacy advisory expertise with disciplined, process and project driven delivery across core privacy operations.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory representation and governance
- Act as the designated representative of the International Privacy Officer in communications and engagements with competent data protection and other relevant authorities in India.
- Coordinate regulatory enquiries, information requests, meetings and follow-up actions.
- Monitor relevant privacy and data protection developments in India.
- Support governance reporting.
- Own and drive global, cross-jurisdictional International Privacy Office projects.
Privacy advisory and risk assessments
- Act as a data protection subject matter expert for the business.
- Lead or support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs) and periodic reviews.
- Identify potential data protection issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct and progress AI assessments.
Core privacy operations
- Oversee and support the processing of Data Subject Rights requests.
- Maintain privacy registers, logs, trackers, review schedules and closure records.
- Coordinate the administrative handling of personal data breaches and privacy incidents.
- Support shared privacy mailbox management.
Privacy framework, records and compliance monitoring
- Support the implementation and maintenance of Records of Processing Activities (ROPA).
- Ensure that privacy policies, guidelines and procedures are defined, implemented and periodically reviewed.
- Test and monitor compliance with applicable privacy requirements.
- Support audit readiness.
Vendor, contracting and cross-border support
- Conduct or oversee first-pass privacy reviews of vendor questionnaires and due diligence documentation.
- Support the Legal team in drafting and negotiating internal and external privacy terms.
- Coordinate contract intake, routing, records and follow-up.
- Advise on privacy considerations associated with international data transfers and cross-border processing.
Consent, training, reporting and continuous improvement
- Support cookie and consent management activities.
- Develop privacy training and awareness content.
- Prepare dashboards, metrics and reports covering privacy operations.
- Promote scalable and consistent processes.
Authority, accountability and escalation
- Represent the Chief International Privacy Officer within the scope of documented delegation.
- Escalate significant incidents, enforcement risks and complex legal interpretations.
- Maintain a clear audit trail of advice, decisions, communications, evidence and follow-up actions.
Experience and Qualifications
- Law degree from India or another recognized jurisdiction.
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience in data protection or privacy compliance.
- Demonstrated experience with Indian data protection matters and cross-border privacy issues.
- Working knowledge of applicable privacy frameworks in India and relevant international regimes.
- Practical experience with DPIAs, TIAs, ROPA, data subject rights and compliance monitoring.
- Experience working with ticketing systems and workflow tools.
- Data protection certification is an advantage.
- Fluent English; proficiency in an additional language is an advantage.
Core Capabilities
- Sound legal judgement.
- Clear, credible and professional communication.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver consistently in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to work autonomously on tasks.