Senior Legal Counsel, West Regional

CVS Health

Senior Legal Counsel supporting Aetna's fully insured commercial business across regulated environments in California, Arizona, and Hawaii. Advising on legal matters and compliance issues within healthcare regulations.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Hawaii • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $175,100 - $334,750 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advising on business initiatives, product design, filings, claims, utilization management, pharmacy, and provider network matters;
Leading responses to regulatory inquiries, investigations, and market conduct exams;
Providing proactive guidance on evolving state laws and requirements.
Serving as counsel to the Banner | Aetna joint venture in Arizona, advising on governance, regulatory strategy, and business initiatives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of legal experience with a law firm or in-house with a health plan or other highly regulated healthcare organization
Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership
Significant experience advising health plans or highly regulated healthcare organizations
Experience managing regulatory inquiries, investigations, and enforcement matters, including those involving CDI, DMHC and Knox-Keene Act requirements
Strong knowledge of insurance regulation, managed care law, or healthcare compliance
Demonstrated ability to advise senior leaders and operate in high-risk, fast-paced environments
Experience partnering cross-functionally with Compliance, Government Affairs, and business teams
Ability to collaborate effectively and work as a team player
Excellent written and oral communication skills, initiative, intellectual curiosity, and drive.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
paid time off
retirement savings options
wellness programs
comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

legal experienceadvising health plansmanaging regulatory inquiriesinvestigationsenforcement mattersinsurance regulationmanaged care lawhealthcare compliance

Soft Skills

advising senior leaderscollaborationteam playerexcellent written communicationexcellent oral communicationinitiativeintellectual curiositydrive

Certifications

Juris Doctor (JD)active bar membership