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Position Summary
CVS Health has an exciting opportunity for an in-house counsel position to join the Litigation Team to assist in advancing the business objectives, interests and image of the company through various litigation activities.
The Senior Counsel will be a member of the CVS Health Litigation Team, managing provider litigation matters for the Aetna business unit. The Senior Counsel will also have certain subject matter and/or administrative responsibilities, depending on their prior experience.
The Senior Counsel will collaborate with clients, colleagues throughout the Legal department, outside counsel, government affairs, and corporate communications, as appropriate. The Senior Counsel will also work directly with external stakeholders, including providers, Employer Plan Sponsors, government agencies, and opposing counsel.
Major Responsibilities
- Determining litigation strategy regarding assigned cases, managing discovery, arbitrations and court proceedings, participating in settlement negotiations, and interviewing and preparing witnesses for testimony.
- Manage significant litigation matters in high-profile healthcare industry
- Work in a team-oriented environment while developing personal practice and reputation with clients
- Develop as an in-house litigation professional by taking on substantive and administrative responsibilities raising candidate's profile within the CVS Health Legal department.
- Managing outside counsel and handling a full case load of litigation matters
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of legal/litigation experience. Significant experience managing healthcare litigation matters is strongly preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 25%
Preferred Qualifications
- Healthcare Legal Experience
- Prior In-house Legal Experience
- Experience with government investigations and regulatory work.
Education
Bachelors Degree (Required)
Juris Doctorate (Required)
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$175,100.00 - $334,750.00
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
- Minimum of 6 years of legal/litigation experience
- Significant experience managing healthcare litigation matters
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Bachelors Degree
- Juris Doctorate
- Healthcare legal experience
- Prior in-house legal experience
- Experience with government investigations and regulatory work
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.
