Associate Counsel - Client Contracting Services

Overview

This role supports the organization’s PBM client contracting team. You will help negotiate non-disclosure agreements with clients, consultants, client service providers, health plans, and other counterparties, and provide legal guidance and research to attorneys and business colleagues on developing legal and regulatory issues impacting the PBM industry.

You will also support negotiations of pharmacy benefit services contracts with employer plan sponsor clients and TPAs. The role may include direct responsibility for client relationships and support for the proposals team in responding to new business opportunities, including drafting and negotiating PBM contracts.

Collaboration will occur across the Legal department and with multiple internal departments, including government affairs, regulatory affairs, client audit, and underwriting.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate non-disclosure agreements with PBM-related counterparties (clients, consultants, client service providers, health plans, and other parties)
• Provide guidance and legal research to attorneys and business colleagues on legal and regulatory issues affecting the PBM industry
• Support negotiation of pharmacy benefit services contracts with employer plan sponsor clients and TPAs
• Support proposals for new business opportunities, including drafting and negotiating PBM contracts (as needed)
• Support client relationship management (as needed)
• Collaborate with Legal and cross-functional teams, including government affairs, regulatory affairs, client audit, and underwriting

Requirements

• Actively practicing attorney with 3+ years of demonstrated experience in a law firm and/or in-house setting
  • Experience with healthcare or other regulatory matters
  • Experience drafting and negotiating contracts and/or interacting with government regulators or agencies regarding healthcare matters
• Admitted to practice law in at least one state and in good standing
• Ability to travel up to 5% (including by plane)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong legal writing and research skills, including proficiency using Westlaw
• Experience providing advice or counsel to sophisticated clients on business matters
• Experience in litigation or dispute resolution

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Juris Doctor (JD) is required

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range (Typical): $130,295.00 - $260,590.00
• Base pay will depend on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors
• Eligible for a bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range
• Role includes an award target in the organization’s equity award program
• Full-time position eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs
  • Other resources, based on eligibility

Location

Not specified in the posting.

Application Deadline

The application window is anticipated to close on: 11/10/2026

Equal Opportunity

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.