Associate Counsel - Client Contracting Services

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 support the team's work on negotiating non-disclosure agreements with clients, consultants, client service providers, health plans, and other counterparties. You will serve as a resource to the other attorneys on the client contracting team, and to business colleagues, providing guidance and research on developing legal and regulatory issues impacting the PBM industry. The position will also support the team's efforts in negotiating pharmacy benefit services contracts with employer plan sponsor clients and TPAs, and may involve direct responsibility for client relationships, including support of the proposals team in responding to new business opportunities, and drafting and negotiating PBM contracts.   The position requires 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.     Required Qualifications: • Actively practicing attorney with 3+ years demonstrated experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting: experience with healthcare or other regulatory matters, experience drafting and negotiating contracts and/or 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)     Preferred Qualifications: • Strong legal writing and research skills, including proficiency using Westlaw. • Experience providing advice or counsel to sophisticated clients on business matters. • Experience in litigation or dispute resolution     Education: • Bachelor’s degree required • Juris Doctor (JD) is required   Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $130,295.00 - $260,590.00 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. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Momen