Associate Counsel

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POSITION SUMMARY:

***This position follows a hybrid working schedule of three days onsite per week at our Hartford, CT location***

As Associate Counsel, you will provide legal guidance, interpretation, advice and recommendations to internal stake holders and senior/executive management, as well as to counsel and senior counsel covering myriad health insurance-related topics in support of Aetna’s Northeast Region. Your work will also include collaborating with others in the CVS Health enterprise on company- wide initiatives. You will work closely with other attorneys within the CVS Health legal department including additional Regional Counsel, Compliance, and Governmental Affairs. The type of work you will perform may range from researching laws, regulations and guidance, commenting on proposed rules, working with a business team, providing counsel on issues, reviewing communications, drafting and negotiating contracts, and supporting various other matters. You will be assigned to specific areas of work for which you will serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and work closely with Counsel and Senior Counsel.

Over time, the attorney in this role will be expected to provide sound legal guidance including proactive legal counsel to the business areas they support and assist the business in meeting its goals by preventing and/or addressing regulatory issues. You will identify business and legal risks and provide solutions which balance legal risks and business objectives. You will be expected to develop a keen understanding of all aspects of the business and keep that understanding at the forefront of all you do.

Responsibilities

• Research health insurance laws and regulations and memo guidance;
• Perform specific research relating to the business as requested;
• Provide legal analysis for your leadership and the business;
• Work collaboratively with other legal staff, Compliance, Government Affairs and business operations teams to implement new laws and regulations;
• Assist in the coordination of answers to regulatory questions;
• Provide legal review for select communications and marketing materials;
• Provide comments to proposed laws, and regulations working closely with Governmental Affairs and business staff and other enterprise staff;
• Advise clients with respect to the application of federal and state laws and regulations, contracting, and disputes;
• Identify and analyze statutes, regulations manuals, and guidance to determine applicability to business goals.
• Support the business in drafting documents including contracts, communications, memos and other sensitive and critical documents.

In order to be successful in this role you must exhibit the following:

Demonstrated business judgment and acumen required;

Superior oral and written communication skills required;

High level of interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities required; and

Excellent legal acumen, research, drafting and analytical skills.

EDUCATION: Juris Doctorate

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bar admission in good standing;
• 2+ years legal experience;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years or more legal experience;
• Experience in health care law;
• Experience supporting client issues preferred;
• 2 years’ experience in a law firm health care practice, in-house experience at a managed care company or governmental position preferred.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

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.
In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities. The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees. The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits. CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners. As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off (“PTO”) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.
For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits

CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated.

You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work.

CVS Health is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, advancing, and retaining individuals with disabilities. As such, we strive to provide equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment, including the provision of a reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions. CVS Health can provide a request for a reasonable accommodation, including a qualified interpreter, written information in other formats, translation or other services through ColleagueRelations@CVSHealth.com If you have a speech or hearing disability, please call 7-1-1 to utilize Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). We will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours and do everything we can to work towards a solution.