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Senior Legal Counsel Litigation

CVS Health


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 175100 - 334750
Posted: 29 September 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Were building a world of health around every individual shaping a more connected convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health youll 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 candidates 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:

$175100.00 - $334750.00


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 companys 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 fulltime position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical emotional and financial wellbeing 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.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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At CVS Health, we share a clear purpose: helping people on their path to better health. Through our health services, plans and community pharmacists, we’re pioneering a bold new approach to total health. Making quality care more affordable, accessible, simple and seamless, to not only ... View more

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