Managing Senior Counsel, Privacy

CVS Health

. Lead the privacy legal and compliance team supporting the CVS Caremark business .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $175,100 - $334,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in privacy laws, including HIPAA and federal and state regulations, while providing strategic legal counsel and managing compliance within healthcare operations. Proven ability to lead teams, collaborate effectively, and advise on complex privacy and data protection matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Legal ExperienceDeep Subject Matter Expertise in Privacy LawsPrivacy Incident and Cybersecurity ExperienceCertified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US)Management Experience of Legal and Privacy Professionals

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Hard Skills

HIPAA CompliancePrivacy RegulationsData ProtectionData GovernanceLegal Risk AssessmentDrafting Complex AgreementsNegotiating Privacy ProvisionsIncident ManagementResearch and De-identificationHealthcare Law

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationTeam CollaborationInitiativeDrive

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US)

Industry Keywords

Healthcare Privacy RegulationsPharmacy Benefit ManagementFederal Privacy LawsState Privacy LawsPrivacy ComplianceLegal CounselBusiness ObjectivesClient Relationship ManagementPrivacy ContractingRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the privacy legal and compliance team supporting the CVS Caremark business
Provide timely and strategic legal counsel to internal business partners regarding federal and state healthcare privacy regulations and laws
Advise business partners on privacy compliance matters
Collaborate with attorneys and partners on privacy compliance matters
Identify business and legal risks and develop solutions balancing legal issues and business objectives
Develop understanding of assigned internal clients’ business and operational goals
Build and maintain positive relationships with clients at all organizational levels
Manage other colleagues on the privacy team
Advise on privacy issues involving member information in pharmacy benefit management operations, including HIPAA counsel and incident management
Support privacy contracting, regulatory compliance, and data use
Recommend practical legal advice related to business objectives and drive projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of legal experience with a law firm, health plan, or health care system focused on HIPAA, privacy requirements, data protection, or related regulatory matters
Deep subject matter expertise of privacy laws, including HIPAA and other federal and state privacy laws and regulations
Privacy incident and cybersecurity experience
Experience with data governance and HIPAA data regulations, including research and de-identification
Bachelor’s degree and J.D. with admission to practice law in good standing in at least one U.S. state
Ability to collaborate effectively as a team player
Excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, and drive
Experience with general health care laws and pharmacy benefit management laws and regulations
Experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements, including privacy and data-protection provisions
Certified Information Privacy Professional/US (CIPP/US) or other privacy certifications
Management experience of legal and privacy professionals

Benefits

Comp & perks

CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program
Equity award program
Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being