About CareVet
CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on acquiring and managing best-in-class hospitals throughout the United States. We look for veterinary practices that are staples of their community. Whether it’s one hospital or a dozen, we focus on the standard of care delivered, the level of engagement from the team and the record of stability. We are building a network of top hospitals, doctors, and staff.
CareVet’s mission is to provide the very best care for pets. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients and community.
Position Overview
The Associate General Counsel will draft, review and revise the company’s agreements which could include, leases, employment agreements, business acquisition documents, vendor agreements, and other contractual documents and advise members of the CareVet team on legal matters that arise. The Associate General Counsel reports directly to the General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer and must be a team player, have a strong work ethic, value humor, and thrive in a fast paced environment.
As a member of the legal team, the Assistant General Counsel will work closely with the Revenue and Finance teams with additional support to the Operations, Business Development, and People & Culture teams to:
CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on acquiring and managing best-in-class hospitals throughout the United States. We look for veterinary practices that are staples of their community. Whether it’s one hospital or a dozen, we focus on the standard of care delivered, the level of engagement from the team and the record of stability. We are building a network of top hospitals, doctors, and staff.
CareVet’s mission is to provide the very best care for pets. Our holistic approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, veterinarians, patients and community.
Position Overview
The Associate General Counsel will draft, review and revise the company’s agreements which could include, leases, employment agreements, business acquisition documents, vendor agreements, and other contractual documents and advise members of the CareVet team on legal matters that arise. The Associate General Counsel reports directly to the General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer and must be a team player, have a strong work ethic, value humor, and thrive in a fast paced environment.
As a member of the legal team, the Assistant General Counsel will work closely with the Revenue and Finance teams with additional support to the Operations, Business Development, and People & Culture teams to:
- Advise at all phases of transactions including the drafting, review, negotiation, and revision of contracts;
- Work with the Legal Operations Specialist to ensure that the contract lifecycle is managed appropriately;
- Provide advice to facilitate the procurement of goods and services from third party vendors, including during the M&A integration process;
- Prepare legal and compliance updates and translate feedback and needs of our internal customers into department actions;
- Identify and provide training on self-service tools and templates for legal and business colleagues.
- Review and revise legal templates as requested by the General Counsel.
- Excellent social and communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing (Missouri admission required).
- Relevant work experience as a licensed attorney for 5+ years across several industries and/or areas of law
- Proactive and solution driven
- Willing to embrace technology as an enabler of efficient business processes
- Solid experience in providing transactional support, project management knowledge is a plus
- Good organizational skills and detail-oriented
- Quick learner and able to work independently in a culturally diverse environment
- Eager, energetic and service oriented
- Dedicated team player with a pragmatic business approach
- Best-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance
- 401k with match
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- HSA and FSA
- Employee assistance program with a licensed social worker on staff
- Unlimited paid time off
- And much more!
About the company
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We are a network of veterinary hospitals anchored by a deep commitment to the teams who serve our clients and patients. As one CareVet team, we’re united by a single focus: better clinical outcomes. As a CareVet Team Member, you’ll receive the same quality of care and support you provide every day through our Whole Person Approach. Together, we’re raising the standard of care—for pets, professionals and the people that love them.