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About the Role
As Senior Director, Legal Counsel, you will partner with business leaders to understand objectives, identify legal risks, and provide actionable recommendations. You will manage complex legal matters including commercial contracts, employment law, corporate governance, compliance, privacy, and regulatory issues, aiming to create a clear and confident legal experience for the organization.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted advisor to VEG’s business and clinical teams by delivering proactive, business-minded legal guidance that enables smart, fast decision-making.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts across vendors, technologies, and services ensuring a balance of speed, clarity, and protection.
- Support entity management and corporate governance for VEG’s growing U.S. and Canadian footprint, advising on key strategic and cross-functional initiatives.
- Enhance and scale compliance programs across data privacy, regulatory frameworks, and ethics—driving a culture of integrity and accountability.
- Work hand-in-hand with leaders across Operations, Growth, HR, IT, and Marketing to align legal strategy with business priorities.
- Design repeatable tools, templates, and training that help teams move quickly and confidently within clear legal guardrails.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 7+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in-house (healthcare, veterinary, or high-growth environment preferred).
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and advising on employment matters.
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks, data privacy, and multi-state/multi-country regulations.
- Practical, business-oriented mindset with a focus on clarity, speed, and partnership.
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills; thrives in a collaborative, in-person culture.
- 4 days in office required.
Skills
- Commercial contracts
- Employment law
- Corporate governance
- Compliance
- Data privacy
- Regulatory
- Communication
- Relationship-building
Location
- White Plains, NY
Work Type
- 4 days in office required
- In-person collaboration
Experience Level
- Senior Director
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- 2+ years in-house experience
Education Level
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Salary/Compensations
- $265,000 - $330,000
Benefits
- Competitive compensation + bonus
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits starting on day one
- Access to free therapy or counseling
- Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary
- Inclusive fertility and family-building care
- Unlimited PTO
- Generous employee referral program
- Casual office attire
- Ability to bring your fur baby to work
- Company laptop
- Monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Free parking
- Shuttle from the White Plains Metro-North station
About the Company
- VEG was founded in 2014 with a mission to help people and their pets during critical times by challenging norms and improving the ER experience.
- VEG operates 24/7/365 hospitals nationwide, focusing on the needs of pets and pet parents.
- VEG is committed to supporting its employees ('VEGgies') to achieve great things, grow, and belong.
- The company rethinks emergency care from hospital operations to employee support.
- The VQ (VEG Headquarters) team supports hospital efficiency, recruitment, and brand marketing.
- VEG is a certified Great Place to Work® for 2025 and 2026.
Equal Opportunity
- At VEG, diversity is a strength that fuels innovation and kindness.
- VEG is devoted to creating an environment that reflects the diverse communities it serves, where different perspectives are welcomed and celebrated.
- The company focuses on providing equitable opportunities for growth, promoting inclusive decision-making, and ensuring all perspectives are considered.