Legal Counsel - Client Contracting Services

CVSHealth; Illinois; On-site; USD 144,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

CVS Health seeks an in-house counsel for the PBM client contracting team. You will negotiate pharmacy benefit contracts with employer plan sponsors and advise on day-to-day matters across the business.

Collaborating with the Legal department and other stakeholders, you will support sales on new initiatives and provide guidance on regulatory matters and outside counsel interactions as needed.

Qualifications

• Active, practicing attorney with 5+ years in law firm or in-house settings, healthcare/regulatory experience.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state and in good standing.
• Ability to travel up to 5% (including by plane).

Responsibilities

• Negotiate pharmacy benefit contracts with employer plan sponsors.
• Advise the business on day-to-day contracting matters.
• Collaborate with Legal, regulatory, government affairs, and client audit teams.
• Support sales on new business initiatives.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

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.

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 have responsibility for negotiating pharmacy benefit contracts with employer plan sponsor clients, supporting sales teams on new business initiatives, and providing advice to business colleagues on day-to-day matters.

The position involves close 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. The position also involves communication with PBM clients and their benefit consultants and attorneys.

Required Qualifications:

• Actively practicing attorney with 5+ years demonstrated experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting: experience with healthcare or other regulatory matters, experience drafting and negotiating complex 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 knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations
• Experience in a PBM or health plan/insurer environment
• Experience in litigation or dispute resolution
• Experience managing and/or collaborating with outside counsel

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Juris Doctor (JD) is required

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$144,200.00 - $288,400.00

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 Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/14/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.