Senior Legal Counsel - Litigation

CVS Health Corporation; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 175,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking an in-house Senior Counsel to join the Litigation Team and support the company’s objectives through various litigation activities. The Senior Counsel will oversee provider litigation for the Aetna unit, collaborating with internal clients and outside counsel as well as government affairs and corporate communications.

The role involves coordinating strategy, managing significant matters in healthcare litigation, and taking on leadership responsibilities within CVS Health’s

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of legal/litigation experience.
• Significant experience managing healthcare litigation matters is strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Determine litigation strategy for assigned cases and manage discovery, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Manage significant litigation matters in high-profile healthcare industry.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues in Legal, outside counsel, government affairs, and corporate communications.
• Take on substantive and administrative responsibilities to develop as an in-house litigation professional.
• Manage outside counsel and handle a full load of litigation matters.

Skills

Legal/litigation experience

Healthcare litigation

In-house experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctorate

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 ourselvesaccountable 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 to join the Litigation Team to assist in advancing the business objectives, interests and image of the company through various litigation activities.

The Senior Counsel will be a member of the CVS Health Litigation Team, managing provider litigation matters for the Aetna business unit. The Senior Counsel will also have certain subject matter and/or administrative responsibilities, depending on their prior experience.

The Senior Counsel will collaborate with clients, colleagues throughout the Legal department, outside counsel, government affairs, and corporate communications, as appropriate. The Senior Counsel will also work directly with external stakeholders, including providers, Employer Plan Sponsors, government agencies, and opposing counsel.

Major Responsibilities

• Determining litigation strategy regarding assigned cases, managing discovery, arbitrations and court proceedings, participating in settlement negotiations, and interviewing and preparing witnesses for testimony.
• Manage significant litigation matters in high-profile healthcare industry
• Work in a team-oriented environment while developing personal practice and reputation with clients
• Develop as an in-house litigation professional by taking on substantive and administrative responsibilities raising candidate's profile within the CVS Health Legal department.
• Managing outside counsel and handling a full case load of litigation matters

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of legal/litigation experience. Significant experience managing healthcare litigation matters is strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare Legal Experience
• Prior In-house Legal Experience
• Experience with government investigations and regulatory work.

Education

Bachelors Degree (Required)

Juris Doctorate (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: 10/02/2026

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