Legal Counsel
Veritas Veterinary Partners
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $160,000 - $225,000 per year
About the role
- Manage and negotiate contracts with vendors, partners, and service providers.
- Draft, review, and revise legal agreements including employment contracts, NDAs, and service agreements.
- Ensure contracts are compliant and aligned with organizational goals.
- Provide legal counsel on employment law matters across NY, CO, NJ, CA, and NV.
- Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update internal policies.
- Support HR and operations in resolving employee relations issues and investigations.
- Collaborate with C-level executives and cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business objectives.
- Advise on union prevention, audit compliance, and risk management initiatives.
- Provide clear, strategic legal guidance to senior leadership.
- Anticipate legal challenges and shape proactive solutions.
- Partner across departments to support shared goals.
- Uphold a service-first mindset in support of teammates, clients, and the veterinary community.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one of the following states: NY, CO, NJ, CA, NV
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in corporate law, with a strong emphasis on contract negotiation and employment law
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-state legal matters
- Experience in healthcare, veterinary, or multi-site operations is preferred
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership and collaborate across departments
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary based on experience
- Mental health support with Talkspace
- Paid time off
- Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
- 401k retirement plan options with company match
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options – some plans may be paid up to 100%
- Basic life insurance provided and other voluntary insurance options available for full-time team members
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
- Pet insurance and discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationemployment lawlegal agreementscompliancerisk managementregulatory monitoringlegal counselmulti-state legal mattersanalytical skills
Soft Skills
communicationnegotiationcollaborationinfluencestrategic guidanceproblem-solvingservice-first mindset
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active bar membership