Senior Legal Counsel, Labor and Employment - Health Care Delivery
Firm
CVS Health
Location
Rhode Island
Description
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<p><b> Position Summary:</b></p>
<p> As Senior Legal Counsel, Employment Law – Health Care Delivery, you will report to the Vice President, Senior Legal Counsel – Labor and Employment and will join a team of attorneys within the employment legal team and Legal Department. This role will support all employment-related legal matters for the Health Care Delivery business, and will also report to the Senior Vice President and Assistant General Counsel – Health Care Delivery.</p>
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<p><b> Responsibilities:</b></p>
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<li> Provide strategic and practical legal advice to the Health Care Delivery business and its senior leaders on all relevant federal, state and local labor and employment laws and provide timely and actionable guidance based on an understanding of the business and priorities.</li>
<li> Manage employment-related claims and litigation.</li>
<li> Provide advice and counsel to business partners across Health Care Delivery business lines regarding risk mitigation strategies.</li>
<li> Provide advice and ensure consistency in application of progressive discipline and other relevant policies and procedures.</li>
<li> Provide legal guidance on provider workforce strategy.</li>
<li> Work to harmonize existing employment law policies and practices in the stand-alone entities to ensure there is a cohesive approach to employment law across the Health Care Delivery portfolio of businesses.</li>
<li> Advise on provider related employment issues, including provider compensation arrangements.</li>
<li> Manage restrictive covenants, draft documents, and effectively negotiate the resolution of adverse matters.</li>
<li> Oversee and manage outside counsel on state and federal administrative charges, demand letters, claims, and litigation to ensure high-quality, cost-effective service.</li>
<li> Review processes and policies related to employment matters to enhance guidelines, policies, procedures, and trainings.</li>
<li> Draft and negotiate complex employment-related agreements, including provider agreements.</li>
<li> Work collaboratively with Human Resources, Compliance, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with new laws and to identify initiatives to improve employee satisfaction.</li>
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<p><b> Required Qualifications: </b></p>
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<li>Minimum 10 years’ experience in a law firm or in-house position with a focus on employment law nationwide.</li>
<li> Licensed to practice law and member in good standing of a state bar.</li>
<li> Strong litigation and litigation management experience.</li>
<li> Ability to travel overnight occasionally.</li>
<li> Ability to work on a hybrid schedule; Chicago, IL; Woonsocket, RI; Hartford, CT; Dallas, TX; Blue Bell, PA; Parsippany, NJ (expectation is this role will work hybrid -Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in office- in one of these locations)</li>
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<p><b> Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
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<li> Experience with provider-related labor and employment issues in a health care organization strongly preferred.</li>
<li> Knowledge of provider-related regulatory laws (e.g. Anti-Kickback laws, Stark).</li>
<li> Experience with provider licensing, credentialing and scope of practice issues.</li>
<li> 5+ years’ experience communicating with senior levels within a large organization.</li>
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<p><b> Education Requirements:</b></p>
<p> Bachelor's Degree and JD required</p>
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<p><b> Pay Range</b></p>
<p> The typical pay range for this role is:</p>
<p></p> $175,100.00 - $334,800.00
<p><br> 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.<br> <br> 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.<br> <br> For more detailed information on available benefits, please visit jobs.CVSHealth.com/benefits</p>
<p></p> We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/24/2024
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