Senior Director, Legal Affairs

ABOUT VEG

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®.

The Senior Director, Legal Counsel will be a trusted advisor to VEG's business and clinical teams—providing clear, actionable guidance across commercial, corporate, employment, and compliance matters. This role is built for a pragmatic attorney who moves fast, thinks strategically, and brings a business-first mindset to every challenge. You'll join a lean, collaborative legal team that values partnership, precision, and humanity in equal measure.

At VEG, we find a way to say YES and our legal team is no exception. You'll help the business move fast and smart, translating complexity into clarity and turning risk into opportunity. If you thrive in a high-growth environment where impact, collaboration, and purpose intersect, this is your chance to shape how legal drives VEG's next chapter of growth.

• 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.
• Employment Counsel: Partner closely with the People team on employment law, investigations, and employee relations—ensuring compliance while maintaining VEG's culture of openness and care.
• 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.

• Empathetic, instinctively taking a people‑centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives.
• Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments.
• Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long‑term, impactful results.
• Curious by nature; you ask…