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As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

In this position, you will support the Aetna pharmacy legal and business teams with respect to a wide range of pharmacy matters including, but not limited to: market conduct exams, regulatory, compliance, risk management, and new business initiatives.

The attorney in this role will be expected to provide proactive risk management support. You will identify business and legal risks and provide solutions that balance legal issues and business objectives. You will be expected to work diligently to develop and maintain positive relationships with various clients. You will be required to exercise superior writing and communication skills, with strong attention to detail. The attorney in this role must also work collaboratively in a large, complex corporate structure.

Major Responsibilities may include:

1. Regulatory and General Legal Support

+ Work collaboratively with Aetna Pharmacy Counsel Regional Counsel, Compliance, Government Affairs and business operations teams to help implement policies and/or practices in response to new laws and regulations;

+ Collaborate with the business on the development and review of sensitive internal and external communications to various stakeholders (senior executives, regulators, lawmakers, advocates, members)

+ Assist with responses to Market Conduct Exams;

+ Assist with various regulatory filings, as needed;

+ Perform state specific research relating to issues raised while supporting pharmacy functions as requested;

+ Collaborate to conduct and implement federal and state specific legal research involving pharmacy and/or health care services;

+ Work with the business and internal and external counsel to resolve disputes prior to arbitration/litigation;

+ Provide day to day risk management support for Aetna pharmacy business area;

+ Collaborate and work effectively with enterprise business and legal teams;

2. Contracting

+ Provide support and/or drafting of pharmacy related agreements;

+ Assist with negotiation of intercompany and external pharmacy agreements;

+ Provide regulatory expertise as it relates to the development of new templates or the negotiation of current templates;

+ Draft new templates in response to business needs.

3. New Products/Initiatives/Expansions

+ Provide guidance related to new products/initiatives/service area expansions, related to pharmacy;

+ Assist with review and guidance on of regulations applicable to new pharmacy business.

Required Qualifications

+ Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited institution required; Bar admission in good standing

+ 6+ years legal experience

+ Experience with regulatory issues required;

+ 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.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of pharmacy laws;

+ Experience working with state regulators and/or responding to state inquiries and exams preferred;

+ At least 2 years’ experience in a law firm health care practice; or in-house experience at a managed care company; or governmental experience preferred.

Education

Bachelor Degree

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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .

+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/06/2025

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

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.