General Counsel

The Company

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 the 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.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the General Counsel will serve as the company’s senior-most legal executive and a key member of the leadership team. This role is accountable for defining and executing the organization’s legal strategy, overseeing enterprise risk management, and ensuring strong governance across a multi-state platform.

The General Counsel will operate as a strategic advisor; providing clear, business-oriented counsel that supports growth while appropriately managing risk. This individual will play a central role in the company’s continued expansion, with significant involvement in mergers and acquisitions, operational scale, and cross-functional decision-making. The role requires a leader who is equally comfortable shaping strategy and engaging directly in execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including structuring, diligence, negotiation, and closing, in partnership with Business Development and Finance
• Advise executive leadership on legal, regulatory, and strategic matters, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and execution of complex agreements, including acquisition, employment, commercial, and real estate contracts
• Partner across Revenue, Operations, People & Culture, and Finance to support enterprise-wide initiatives and decision-making
• Establish and maintain effective compliance programs, governance frameworks, and internal policies across a multi-state organization
• Identify and manage legal, regulatory, and operational risks, proactively advising on mitigation strategies
• Continue strategic legal work, including processes, systems, and legal operations capabilities
• Manage external counsel relationships, ensuring high-quality support and effective resource utilization
• Work with People & Culture on internal investigations and manage sensitive or high-risk matters
• Lead, mentor, and develop legal Team Members, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment
  
  
  

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with active bar membership in good standing (Missouri admission required or ability to obtain)
• 12 years of legal experience, including significant corporate, transactional, and commercial law exposure
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting complex M&A transactions and commercial negotiations
• Prior in-house experience and experience advising senior leadership strongly preferred
• Track record of operating effectively in high-growth, multi-entity, or private equity-backed environments
• Proven ability to balance legal risk with business priorities in a practical, solutions-oriented manner
• Experience building or scaling legal functions, processes, and infrastructure
• Strong executive presence, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunity
• Best-in-class health, vision, and dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401k with match
• Paid time off
• Much more!