Associate Legal Counsel

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 an Associate Legal Counsel, you will provide strategic legal advice and counsel to internal business partners with respect to healthcare regulations and laws, predominantly the 340B services team. You will identify business and legal risks and provide solutions which balance legal issues and business objectives. You will support the contracting and operational work for the 340B services team. You will work collaboratively with other internal partners across the enterprise requiring you to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients at all levels of the organization.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as an attorney with a law firm, healthcare company or judicial clerkship

• Licensed to practice law and current, active member in good standing of a state bar

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

• Responsive to requests and strong adherence to deadlines

• Ability to handle multiple priorities within deadlines without significant direct supervision

• Customer-focused orientation

• Foster collaborative and collegial relationships with colleagues and clients

• Assist with special projects and serve on cross-functional teams

• Willingness to travel up to 5% (including by plane)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of laws and regulations that impact the 340B services team, including the 340B statue, HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, False Claims Act, and Federal Anti-Kickback statue
• Strong interpersonal skills with knowledge of healthcare regulatory and contract law
• Ability to assess business and legal risk while balancing practical solutions
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate across all levels and with external partners
• Capable of managing multiple, complex projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience overseeing outside counsel and consultants and handling sensitive initiatives
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound professional judgment

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate 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 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.