Job Description
Job Title: Associate General Counsel, Corporate
Location: Remote in Austin, TX
Travel: 1-2x per month
Reports To: General Counsel, NVA GP
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Associate General Counsel, Corporate to serve as a key legal advisor on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate governance matters. This is a high-impact role within a collaborative and purpose-driven organization. The successful candidate will bring strong business acumen, sound legal judgment, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to complex legal and strategic issues.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as lead legal counsel on M&A transactions, joint venture structuring, and other strategic partnerships, including drafting and negotiating definitive agreements and overseeing due diligence and deal execution.
- Provide expert counsel on corporate governance and legal entity management, including supporting the implementation of legal entity management technology.
- Provide legal support and help drive forward a variety of projects requiring corporate or generalist legal expertise.
- Collaborate closely with internal business leaders across Field Operations, Business Development, Medical, Finance and HR and to provide practical, timely legal guidance.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with joint venture partners and selling veterinarians, ensuring alignment, transparency, and long-term success.
- Manage outside counsel on transactions and corporate matters to ensure high-quality, cost-effective legal support.
- Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks while supporting the company’s mission and growth.
- Stay current on developments in corporate law, M&A, and healthcare regulations affecting the veterinary industry.
- Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 10+ years of legal experience, including a mix of law firm and in-house roles with substantial M&A and corporate transactional focus.
- Deep experience negotiating and structuring M&A deals, joint ventures, and governance frameworks, ideally with experience navigating tax issues involved in corporate transactions.
- Experience in multi-site healthcare services, veterinary, or related industries is strongly preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build trust across teams and with external partners.
- A strong collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments and contributes to a culture of partnership and accountability.
- Strategic thinker with business judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with operational objectives.
- Willingness to travel approximately 1-2 times per month for in-person meetings.
The compensation range for this role is $200,000-230,000 and is eligible for benefits and, subject to required approvals, incentive equity.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.
National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act. NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.
