Legal Counsel

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary:

Legal Counsel provides legal guidance, interpretation, advice, and recommendations for action to internal stakeholders and senior/executive management regarding federal/state regulations in the healthcare industry. Counsel serves as a subject matter expert by providing legal advice and interpretation of new legal requirements.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Provides legal advice and counsel to promote the company's mandates and protect the overall interests of the company.

• Prepares communication with state regulators, examiners, and/or consultants within expected deadlines/short timelines.  

• Legal research and analysis related to state laws and regulations and market conduct findings reports. 

• Supports legal review, analysis, and outcomes of state mental health parity exams.

• Legal review and assessment of any adverse state findings and consent orders.

• Identifies and reviews legal risk for business areas/subject matter experts for purposes of assessing market conduct impact and corrective action plans.   

• Provides legal expertise on company-wide initiatives, which may require legal research and advice related to various parts of the CVS Health enterprise.

• Works collaboratively and cross functionally with a variety of areas including other members of the legal department, Compliance, Government Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and business operations teams to implement new laws and regulations for assigned areas.

• Assists with onboarding junior-level staff to promote the development of departmental capabilities.

In order to be successful in this role you must exhibit the following:

• Mastery of problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Mastery of collaboration and teamwork.

• Mastery of growth mindset (agility and developing yourself and others) skills. 

• Mastery of execution and delivery (planning, delivering, and supporting) skills. 

• Mastery of business intelligence. 

Required Qualifications

5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.

2+ years of healthcare law experience.

Admitted to practice in at least one state and in good standing.

Ability to travel up to 5%.

Preferred Qualifications

In-house Counsel Certification (ICC) preferred. 

In depth knowledge of healthcare laws, regulations and industry standards governing the provision of healthcare.

Experience working with state and federal government agencies.

Healthcare laws and regulations including for example, ACA, Medicare, Medicaid, AWP/parity, pharmacy and/or mental health parity.   

Experience working with PBMs and/or the pharmacy division of a health plan and/or with health plans.

Education

JD required 

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.