Managing Senior Counsel, Privacy - Caremark
About The Position
The Managing Senior Counsel will lead the privacy legal and compliance team supporting CVS Caremark. The team provides timely, strategic legal counsel to internal business partners on federal and state healthcare privacy laws and regulations. The role proactively advises business partners on a wide range of matters and collaborates with attorneys and other partners on privacy compliance. The position identifies business and legal risks and develops solutions that balance legal considerations with business objectives. It requires developing a strong understanding of internal clients’ business and operational goals and maintaining positive relationships with clients at all levels. As part of the Legal team, the Managing Senior Counsel supports the business in a dynamic in-house legal department and manages colleagues on the privacy team.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of legal experience with a law firm, health plan, or healthcare system focused on HIPAA, privacy requirements, data protection, or related regulatory matters.
- Deep subject matter expertise in privacy laws, including HIPAA and other federal and state privacy laws and regulations.
- Privacy incident and cybersecurity experience.
- Experience with data governance and HIPAA data regulations, including research and de-identification.
- Bachelor’s degree and J.D., with admission to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
- Ability to collaborate effectively as a team player.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and drive.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with general healthcare laws and pharmacy benefit management laws and regulations.
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements, including privacy and data-protection provisions.
- Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US) or other privacy certifications.
- Management experience of legal and privacy professionals.
Responsibilities
- Lead the privacy legal and compliance team supporting CVS Caremark.
- Advise on privacy issues involving member information in pharmacy benefit management operations, including HIPAA counseling and incident management.
- Provide counsel on privacy contracting, regulatory compliance, and data use.
- Identify business and legal risks and offer practical solutions that balance legal issues with business objectives.
- Recommend practical and sound advice to internal clients on legal issues related to business objectives.
- Take an active role in driving projects.
- Develop an understanding of assigned internal clients’ business and operational goals and maintain positive client relationships.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources, based on eligibility
- Eligibility for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program
- Equity award program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
