Senior Legal Counsel - Litigation

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 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.

• →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

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

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

The typical pay range for this role is: