Managing Senior Counsel - Privacy - Pharmacy Consumer Wellness

CVS Health; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 175,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus program

Job summary

CVS Health in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, seeks an experienced Managing Legal Counsel to lead the privacy legal and compliance team supporting our CVS Pharmacy business. You will advise internal partners on HIPAA, consumer privacy, and data protection issues with timely, practical solutions.

You will manage other privacy colleagues, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and help shape privacy governance for our retail and online platforms, device programs, and patient information use.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience focusing on privacy, data protection, or related regulatory matters.
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state and in good standing.
• Deep subject matter knowledge of HIPAA and consumer privacy laws.
• Experience supporting retail operations or online platforms handling regulated data.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic privacy counsel to internal CVS Pharmacy teams.
• Identify legal risks and propose practical, business-aligned solutions.
• Lead and develop the privacy team and cross-functional relationships.
• Advise on privacy issues across customer data, patient information, contracts, and product development.

Skills

Privacy law expertise

Regulatory compliance

Healthcare/privacy experience

Bar admission

Education

Juris Doctor

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

As a Managing Legal Counsel, you will lead the privacy legal and compliance team supporting our CVS Pharmacy business. Your team will be responsible for providing timely and strategic legal counsel to internal business partners with respect to Federal and state healthcare and consumer 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.

Responsibilities may include advising on privacy issues related to handling customer information associated with our retail operations, online advertising activities, electronic devices, product development, contracting, and/or other retail operations activities. You will also provide advice on appropriate use of patient information related to our provision of healthcare treatment and services in our pharmacies. You will recommend practical and sound advice to internal clients on legal issues related to business objectives and take an active role in driving projects.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of legal experience with a law firm, healthcare or retail company focused on issues related to privacy, data protected or related regulatory matters (e.g., Consumer Privacy and/or HIPAA)
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state and member in good standing of applicable state bar association(s)
• Deep subject matter expertise of privacy laws such as HIPAA and consumer privacy
• Experience supporting retail operations or businesses with online platforms providing regulated services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aspects of healthcare related to provision of health care, or pharmacy services.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex services agreements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and work as a team player.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and drive

Education

Juris Doctor

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: 09/11/2026

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