Associate Counsel - Client Contracting Services

CVS Health; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health seeks an in-house counsel to join the PBM client contracting team. You will negotiate NDAs with clients, consultants and service providers, and provide legal guidance on contracting and regulatory matters impacting the PBM space.

The role requires 3+ years of legal practice, bar admission, and strong writing/research skills, with travel up to 5% and collaboration across Legal, government and regulatory teams.

Qualifications

• Active state bar admission and in good standing.
• 3+ years in a law firm or in-house setting, healthcare/regulatory exposure a plus.
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and NDAs.
• Strong writing and research skills with ability to brief regulatory issues.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate non-disclosure agreements with clients, consultants and providers.
• Support PBM client contracting team with guidance on legal/regulatory issues.
• Provide research support to attorneys and business colleagues.
• Collaborate with Legal, government affairs, regulatory affairs and underwriting teams.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Westlaw

Regulatory matters

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Litigation

Bar admission

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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.