We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary:
As Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal and regulatory counsel to internal business partners with respect to market conduct exams and healthcare regulations and laws. You will proactively advise business partners on a wide variety of matters and work collaboratively with other attorneys and partners on matters related to legal and regulatory compliance. You will identify business and legal risks and provide solutions which balance legal issues and business objectives. You will be expected to develop a keen understanding of the business and operational goals of assigned internal clients and work diligently to develop and maintain engaged and supportive relationships with clients at all levels of the organization.
You will support CVS Health, particularly Caremark, and provide advice and legal counsel on investigation and enforcement matters related to PBM compliance (state market conduct exams); assist with the development of audits and examinations of the PBM; and oversee legal matters related to examinations and support resolution of any enforcement matters. You will independently coordinate and oversee multiple legal issues and risk assessments in a fast-paced environment with high visibility and significant importance to the organization. You will work in a highly matrixed organization and be able to support legal issues cross functionally that may impact a variety of different areas across the Company.
As part of the Legal team, you will gain experience working with a dynamic in-house legal department and play a key role in supporting the business. You will further develop your skills in a regulated environment.
Required Qualifications:
Actively practicing attorney with 5+ years demonstrated experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting that includes: experience handling healthcare regulatory matters, experience interacting with government regulators or agencies and/or third-party auditors or examiners with respect to healthcare matters
Admitted to practice law in at least one state and in good standing
Ability to travel up to 15% (including by plane)
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
Experience in a PBM or health plan/insurer environment
Experience in litigation or dispute resolution
Experience managing and/or collaborating with outside counsel
Education:
Juris Doctor (JD) is required
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$144,200.00 - $288,400.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
Skills Required
- Actively practicing attorney with 5+ years experience handling healthcare regulatory matters and interacting with government regulators, agencies, or third-party auditors/examiners
- Admitted to practice law in at least one state and in good standing
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Ability to travel up to 15% (including by plane)
- Strong knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
- Experience in a PBM or health plan/insurer environment
- Experience in litigation or dispute resolution
- Experience managing and/or collaborating with outside counsel
What We Do
CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
