Senior Director, Legal Counsel

In 2014, VEG was born with a mission to help people and their pets when they need it most by challenging norms and fixing the ER experience. Since then, we’ve expanded rapidly, with hospitals nationwide open 24/7/365, and created an ER experience that focuses on what our pets and pet parents really need. We’ve done the same for our people (VEGgies), finding a way to say YES so they are empowered to achieve great things, grow in unexpected ways, and find a place where they truly belong.

We’re rethinking emergency care from every angle—from how we run our hospitals to how we support the people working inside them. That’s where our headquarters team comes in. Whether building technology to make our hospitals more efficient, recruiting and growing incredible VEGgies, or bringing our brand to life through marketing, our VQ (VEG Headquarters) team makes it all possible—ensuring our hospitals and people have everything they need to help pets and their families.

VEG is a 2025 and 2026 certified Great Place to Work®.

At VEG, we find a way to say YES—and this role brings that mindset to how our Legal team at VEGquarters (VQ) helps leaders across VEG make sound decisions and keep important work moving.

As Senior Director, Legal Counsel, you’ll work with leaders across the business to understand what they’re trying to accomplish, identify the legal risks and considerations that matter, and give clear recommendations they can act on. You’ll own complex matters across commercial contracts, employment, corporate and governance, compliance, privacy, regulatory, and other legal issues that come with running and growing VEG.

You’ll help create a Legal experience where people understand their options, know what you recommend, and can move forward with confidence. That means knowing when a risk truly matters, when something can move, when deeper review is needed, and how to find a workable path forward whenever one exists.

• Strategic Legal Partnership: 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.
• Commercial Excellence: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts across vendors, technologies, and services ensuring a balance of speed, clarity, and protection.
• Corporate Governance: Support entity management and corporate governance for VEG’s growing U.S. and Canadian footprint, advising on key strategic and cross-functional initiatives.
• Compliance Leadership: Enhance and scale compliance programs across data privacy, regulatory frameworks, and ethics—driving a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with leaders across Operations, Growth, HR, IT, and Marketing to align legal strategy with business priorities.
• Process and Playbook Development: Design repeatable tools, templates, and training that help teams move quickly and confidently within clear legal guardrails.

• 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; HQ located in White Plains, NY.

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether…