At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.Position SummaryAs Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law - Health Care Delivery, you will report to the AVP, Labor & Employment Counsel and will join a team of attorneys within the employment legal team and Legal Department. This role will support all employment-related legal matters for the Health Care Delivery business, and will also report to the SVP and Assistant General Counsel - Health Care Delivery.Major Responsibilities:
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- Provide strategic and practical legal advice to the Health Care Delivery business and its senior leaders on all relevant federal, state and local labor and employment laws and provide timely and actionable guidance based on an understanding of the business and priorities.
- Manage employment-related claims and litigation.
- Provide advice and counsel to business partners across Health Care Delivery business lines regarding risk mitigation strategies.
- Provide advice and ensure consistency in application of progressive discipline and other relevant policies and procedures.
- Provide legal guidance on provider workforce strategy.
- Work to harmonize existing employment law policies and practices in the stand-alone entities to ensure there is a cohesive approach to employment law across the Health Care Delivery portfolio of businesses.
- Advise on provider related employment issues, including provider compensation arrangements.
- Manage restrictive covenants, draft documents, and effectively negotiate the resolution of adverse matters.
- Oversee and manage outside counsel on state and federal administrative charges, demand letters, claims, and litigation to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service.
- Review processes and policies related to employment matters to enhance guidelines, policies, procedures, and trainings.
- Draft and negotiate complex employment-related agreements, including provider agreements.
- Work collaboratively with Human Resources, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with new laws and to identify initiatives to improve employee satisfaction.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in a law firm or in-house position with a focus on employment law nationwide.
- Licensed to practice law and member in good standing of a state bar.
- Strong litigation and litigation management experience.
- Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
- Knowledge of provider-related regulatory laws (e.g. Anti-Kickback laws, Stark).
- Experience with provider-related labor and employment issues in a health care organization strongly preferred.
- Experience with provider licensing, credentialing and scope of practice issues.
- 5+ years' experience communicating with senior levels within a large organization.
Bachelors Degree
Juris DoctoratePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:$175,100.00 - $334,750.00
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 peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
- Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
- No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
- Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.