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Associate Legal Counsel

AT CVS Health
CVS Health

Associate Legal Counsel

Woonsocket, RI

Bring your heart to CVS Health. Every one of us at CVS Health shares a single, clear purpose: Bringing our heart to every moment of your health. This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand - with heart at its center - our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.

Our Heart At Work Behaviors™ support this purpose. We want everyone who works at CVS Health to feel empowered by the role they play in transforming our culture and accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver solutions to make health care more personal, convenient and affordable.Position Summary

As Associate Legal Counsel in the Legal Mandates Office, you will work under the direction of Legal Counsel and Management to advise internal stakeholders with respect to new laws impacting the health care industry.With Legal Counsel oversight, you will identify and analyze newly enacted and amended federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and other legal guidance that impact CVS Health's businesses, products, services, and certain corporate functions. You will conduct legal research, interpret law, and determine the applicability of new laws to the enterprise. You will summarize and report new legal requirements to internal stakeholders.

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You will work collaboratively with Legal Counsel and partners on matters related to legal and regulatory compliance. With the oversight of Legal Counsel and in consultation with specialized attorneys, you will recommend practical and sound advice for internal clients on legal issues related to enterprise-wide implementation of new legal requirements.As part of the Legal team, you will gain experience working with a dynamic in-house legal department.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience with a law firm, healthcare company or judicial clerkship.

• Admitted to practice law in at least one state and member in good standing of applicable state bar association(s).
• Bachelor's Degree and Juris DoctoratePreferred Qualifications

• Experience in aspects of healthcare related to insurance, pharmacy services, retail pharmacies, long term care pharmacy operations, walk-in medical clinics, and/or pharmacy benefit management.
• Knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations, including:

Affordable Care Act

Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act

State Insurance and Health Care Laws

ERISA

CMS/IRS/DOL Rules Relating to Health Plans

HIPAAEducation

Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate required.Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:$118,450.00 - $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.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company's 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ("PTO") or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.

For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit Benefits | CVS HealthWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/28/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Client-provided location(s): Woonsocket, RI 02895, USA
Job ID: CVS-R0485992_1003
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program