Senior Director, Legal Affairs
About The Position
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.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation ($225,000 - $265,000) + bonus + benefits.
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits that start on day one, and access to free therapy or counseling
- Paid parental leave, up to 10 weeks at 100% of regular salary, and offering inclusive fertility and family-building care for all types of families
- Unlimited PTO to use for vacation or sick days—however you need it!
- Generous employee referral program, so our awesome people can bring in more awesome people.
- And the little (big) things, like casual office attire, ability to bring your fur baby to work, cool VEG swag, food in the fridge for when you’re hungry and free lunches twice a week!!
- Company laptop and a monthly cell phone reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
