Associate Counsel - Client Contracting Services

CVS Health; Bristol (RI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity awards

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking an experienced in-house counsel to join the PBM client contracting team in the United States. The role focuses on negotiating NDAs with clients, consultants, health plans and other counterparties, and providing guidance on legal and regulatory issues affecting PBM operations.

Active practicing attorney with 3+ years in law firm or in-house settings, admitted in at least one state, and proficient in legal writing and Westlaw. Travel up to 5% is required.

Qualifications

• Active attorney with 3+ years in law firm or in-house settings.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and interacting with government regulators on healthcare matters.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state and in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Support PBM client contracting team on NDA negotiations with clients, consultants, and health plans.
• Provide guidance and research on developing legal and regulatory issues impacting PBM operations.
• Collaborate with the Legal department and cross-functional colleagues across departments.
• Occasional travel up to 5%.

Skills

Legal writing

Westlaw

Regulatory matters

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

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. 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 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.

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)

Strong legal writing and research skills, including proficiency using Westlaw.

~ Experience in litigation or dispute resolution

Bachelor’s degree required

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. 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 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.

• 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 Moments .

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/10/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.