Legal Counsel - Client Contracting Services

CVS Health•St. David's, CT

5d•$144,200 - $288,400•Onsite

About The Position

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: CVS Health has an exciting opportunity for an in-house counsel position on the company's PBM client contracting team. In this role, you will have responsibility for negotiating pharmacy benefit contracts with employer plan sponsor clients, supporting sales teams on new business initiatives, and providing advice to business colleagues on day-to-day matters. The position involves close collaboration with colleagues throughout the Legal department, as well as with numerous departments throughout the company, including the government affairs, regulatory affairs, client audit and underwriting departments. The position also involves communication with PBM clients and their benefit consultants and attorneys.

Requirements

Actively practicing attorney with 5+ years demonstrated experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting
Experience with healthcare or other regulatory matters
Experience drafting and negotiating complex contracts
Experience interacting with government regulators or agencies with respect to healthcare matters
Admitted to practice law in at least one state and in good standing
Ability to travel up to 5% (including by plane)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Negotiating pharmacy benefit contracts with employer plan sponsor clients
Supporting sales teams on new business initiatives
Providing advice to business colleagues on day-to-day matters
Close collaboration with colleagues throughout the Legal department
Collaboration with numerous departments throughout the company, including government affairs, regulatory affairs, client audit and underwriting departments
Communication with PBM clients and their benefit consultants and attorneys