About Cognizant Corporate
Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.
At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose, always guided by our core values.
About the role
As a Senior US Privacy Counsel, you will drive impactful contributions and focus on outcomes. You will support Cognizant’s US and Americas business, collaborating with business units, legal teams, product and engineering teams, security, communications, executive leadership, and external stakeholders. You will provide authoritative advice on privacy, data protection, digital laws, and regulatory compliance while helping enable business growth.
You will have the autonomy to lead, innovate, and improve workflows while upholding our commitment to quality and continuous learning. As part of a team of self-starters, you can work with impact alongside our vibrant people and culture while enjoying unmatched learning opportunities.
In this role, you will:
- Provide authoritative legal counsel on US federal and state privacy laws, including HIPAA, HITECH, 42 CFR Part 2, CCPA, CPRA, and comprehensive privacy laws in Texas, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other states. Monitor and advise on emerging federal privacy and related AI legislation.
- Support the negotiation and drafting of business associate agreements, data processing agreements, and data use agreements. Maintain and update contracting playbooks for privacy and data-security terms in master services agreements and vendor agreements.
- Partner with product and engineering teams to implement privacy-by-design across products and solutions, including reviewing data flows, consent frameworks, and de-identification methodologies.
- Lead privacy-incident response, including notification analysis under the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule and applicable state breach-notification laws. Coordinate incident management with security, communications, executive leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain privacy policies, procedures, compliance documentation, training, and awareness initiatives. Manage regulatory inquiries and enforcement matters involving HHS/OCR, the FTC, and state attorneys general, and represent the company in audits, investigations, and complaint responses.
- Embrace our vibrant culture by striving for excellence, focusing on meaningful outcomes, and collaborating effectively. Prioritize quality, stay curious, and commit to continuous learning. Take ownership, build relationships, and focus on personal growth to drive business strategy, create unmatched career opportunities, and deliver impactful work.
What you must have to be considered
- A J.D. from an accredited US law school and active bar membership in at least one US state.
- Seven or more years of experience in privacy and data protection, including significant in-house experience at a technology company.
- Deep command of US health privacy and security law, including HIPAA, HITECH, 42 CFR Part 2, and state comprehensive privacy statutes.
- Experience drafting and negotiating privacy clauses in complex agreements.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- The ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- A strong sense of ownership, a desire to create meaningful outcomes, and a passion for work that serves a greater good for customers, communities, or global challenges.
- The embodiment of Cognizant’s values: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do the Right Thing, and Own It.
These will help you succeed
- Law firm experience in a health IT or privacy practice.
- Working familiarity with EU and UK GDPR requirements relevant to global business-to-business operations.
- CIPP/US certification.
- CHPC certification or CIPM certification.
À savoir avant de postuler
- Autorisation de travail: Cognizant ne prendra en considération que les candidats à ce poste qui sont légalement autorisés à travailler au Canada sans avoir besoin d'un parrainage de l'employeur, aujourd'hui ou à l'avenir.
- Mesures d’adaptation: Si vous avez un handicap qui nécessite des mesures d’adaptation raisonnable pour effectuer une recherche d’emploi ou poser une candidature, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] avec votre demande et vos coordonnées.
- L’IA dans notre processus de recrutement: Nous utilisons des outils d'intelligence artificielle (IA) pour trier et évaluer les candidatures efficacement. Notre équipe examine ensuite les candidatures et décide qui passe à l’étape suivante.
- Poste à pourvoir: Sauf indication contraire, ce poste est actuellement vacant et nous cherchons à le pourvoir.
- Exigences linguistiques: Nous demandons à tous les candidats de posséder une connaissance de base de l’anglais afin de faciliter les communications internes. Pour les postes au Québec, la capacité à communiquer efficacement en anglais est requise car vous fournirez des services à et collaborerez avec des parties prenantes anglophones situées hors de la province.
- Inclusion: Cognizant est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi. Votre candidature et votre dossier ne seront pas examinés en fonction de la race, de la couleur, du sexe, de la religion, des croyances, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité de genre, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, des renseignements génétiques, de la grossesse, du statut d'ancien combattant ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par les lois fédérales, provinciales ou locales.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
