Legal Counsel - Privacy

Overview

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.

The Legal Counsel – Privacy position will fill a critical legal need for the company by providing strategic legal counsel to internal business partners with respect to Federal and state healthcare and privacy regulations and laws. You will proactively advise business partners on a wide variety of legal matters related to pharmacy and pharma services, data analytics, health insights, and other health services solutions.

In this role, you will identify business and legal risks and work with the business to provide solutions which balance legal compliance and business objectives.

The ideal candidate will have privacy expertise as well as the ability to develop an understanding of the business and operational goals of assigned internal clients, proactively advise business partners on a wide range of matters, and work collaboratively with other attorneys/partners on matters related to legal and regulatory compliance. The Legal Counsel – Privacy position will work closely with our businesses responsible for our data strategy and the development of our health services segment.

The primary business partners for the Legal Counsel – Privacy to support will be our healthcare services and products teams.

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

• Ability to synthesize and apply multiple regulatory frameworks to business activities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• 5+ years of legal experience with a law firm, healthcare or retail company focused on issues related to privacy, data protection, or related regulatory matters (e.g., HIPAA, CCPA or GDPR).
• 3+ years of analytical skills and strong legal project management and facilitation skills.
• Admitted to practice law in good standing in at least one state.

• Contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience advising on payor, plan, or provider activities.
• Firm or In-house experience.

Bachelor's Degree;
Juris Doctor.

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/27/2026

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