CVS Health · 12 hours ago
Senior Legal Counsel - Merchandise Contracting
Woonsocket, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $335K/yr
8+ years expCVS Health is dedicated to building a more connected and compassionate health experience. The Senior Counsel, Merchandise Contracting, provides expert legal counsel and leadership in support of CVS Health’s Pharmacy Consumer Wellness merchandise business, focusing on negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts with suppliers while ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory standards.
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Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including complex supplier contracts, licensing arrangements, and service agreements
Collaborate with category managers, finance, and compliance teams to structure deals that support business strategy while mitigating legal and operational risks
Provide ongoing training and guidance to business partners on legal processes and best practices for contract management
Lead efforts to streamline contracting processes, develop template agreements, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce cycle times
Drive business partner engagement to utilize standardized agreements and advocate for best practices in contracting
Advise internal stakeholders on legal, regulatory, and business issues related to merchandise contracts, supplier agreements, and initiatives
Advise on changes in applicable retail and healthcare laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and timely communication of relevant updates to stakeholders
Provide legal expertise on Merch initiatives, projects and/or specialized legal matters affecting the Merch team and perform special research projects
Advise clients with respect to various vendor demand letters and assist, as requested, with pre-litigation dispute resolution
Review and advise on legal issues associated with contract terminations
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited institution required; Bar admission in good standing
8+ years legal experience
Expert knowledge of and experience with vendor contracting required
Experience advising on healthcare or retail issues
Demonstrated business judgment and acumen required
Superior oral and written communication skills required
High level of interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple client areas required
Superior problem-solving skills required
Benefits
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.
Company
CVS Health
CVS Health is a health solutions company that provides an integrated healthcare services to its members.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationStarboard Value
2025-08-15Post Ipo Debt· $4B
2025-07-17Grant· $1.5M
2019-11-25Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
David Joyner
President and Chief Executive Officer, CVS Health
Chandra McMahon
SVP & CISO
Recent News
2026-01-25
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