Managing Senior Counsel, Privacy - Caremark

CVS Health; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Managing Senior Counsel to lead the privacy legal and compliance team supporting CVS Caremark. You will provide strategic counsel on HIPAA, data protection, and privacy governance across the enterprise.

You will manage other privacy professionals, partner with business stakeholders, and drive privacy programs compliant with federal and state laws, delivering practical solutions that balance risk and business objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience focused on HIPAA, privacy requirements, data protection, or related regulatory matters.
• Deep subject matter expertise of privacy laws, including HIPAA and other federal/state laws.
• Privacy incident and cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with data governance and HIPAA data regulations, including de-identification.
• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. with admission to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Advising on privacy issues related to handling member information in PBM operations, including HIPAA counsel and incident management.
• Privacy contracting, regulatory compliance, and data use.
• Advise internal clients on legal issues related to business objectives and drive projects.

Skills

HIPAA privacy

Privacy laws

Data governance

Cybersecurity

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

J.D.

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.

As a Managing Senior Counsel, you will lead the privacy legal and compliance team supporting our CVS Caremark business. Your team will be responsible for providing timely and strategic legal counsel to internal business partners with respect to Federal and state healthcare privacy regulations and laws. You will proactively advise business partners on a wide variety of matters and work collaboratively with other attorneys and partners on matters related to privacy compliance. You will identify business and legal risks and provide solutions which balance legal issues and business objectives. You will be expected to develop a keen understanding of the business and operational goals of assigned internal clients and work diligently to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients at all levels of the organization. As part of the Legal team, you will gain experience working with a dynamic in‑house legal department and play a key role in supporting the business. This role will include managing other colleagues on the privacy team.

Major Responsibilities

• Advising on privacy issues related to handling member information associated with our pharmacy benefit management operations, including HIPAA counsel and incident management.
• Privacy contracting, regulatory compliance, and data use.
• Recommend practical and sound advice to internal clients on legal issues related to business objectives and take an active role in driving projects.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of legal experience with a law firm, health plan, or health care system focused on HIPAA, privacy requirements, data protection, or related regulatory matters.
• Deep subject matter expertise of privacy laws, including HIPAA and other federal and state privacy laws and regulations.
• Privacy incident and cybersecurity experience.
• Experience with data governance and HIPAA data regulations, including research and de-identification.
• Bachelor’s degree and J.D. with admission to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. state.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as a team player.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and drive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with general health care laws and pharmacy benefit management laws and regulations.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements, including privacy and data-protection provisions.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US) or other privacy certifications.
• Management experience of legal and privacy professionals.

Education

J.D. Required

Bachelor's Degree Required

Pay 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 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: 10/30/2026

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