Corporate Counsel

Join our growing team at Vetcove, and help us transform how veterinarians buy the supplies they need to keep America's pets healthy. Vetcove's eCommerce and mobile platforms enable veterinary practices to compare and buy from all of their vendors in one place. Our community of more than 17,000 veterinary hospitals employs tens of thousands of veterinarians, and delivers care to many millions of animals every year across all 50 states. We’re a growing team on a mission to modernize the $50B+ animal health industry. Simply put, Vetcove helps veterinary organizations spend more time giving care, and less time shopping and comparing across vendors to supply their practices. Vetcove is a Y Combinator and venture-backed growth stage company with notable investors in Silicon Valley and NYC. We're looking for exceptionally talented and passionate people to join our growing team. 

We are looking for an experienced commercial contracts attorney to provide legal support to the company's sales, product and business development teams. Our ideal candidate is one who will lead the company's commercial contracting function. The main focus of this role is to advise and assist with the negotiation, drafting, and review of commercial contracts, including software license agreements, service agreements, distribution agreements, etc. Additionally, the commercial contract counsel will provide guidance on contract-related matters to other internal departments, such as finance and product development. This role requires knowledge of software license agreements, IT-service agreements, software development and procurement contracts. It also requires the ability to advise on technical and commercial aspects of the company's SaaS offerings. This is a high-impact role that requires a highly motivated individual with a passion for contract law and technology.

If you are an applicant in California, Colorado, Washington or New York and have compensation questions, please contact us directly at [email protected]. Include in the email request: your full name, job name, and the city and state in which you reside.

What you’ll do

• Draft, review, structure and negotiate commercial contracts, including software license agreements, service agreements, and other agreements related to the company's technical offerings.

• Provide legal guidance and support to the sales, product and business development teams.

• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with commercial contracts.

• Review and approve commercial contract templates for use by the sales, product and business development teams.

• Provide training and guidance on contract-related matters to other internal departments.

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Legal and other departments to ensure that contracts align with the company's overall strategy and goals.

• Manage outside counsel and other legal service providers as needed.

You should have 

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the bar of at least one state. Member in good standing of the state bar in which they reside

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in contract law and negotiation (tech transactions experience or in-house experience are a plus)

• Demonstrated business acumen, including the ability to see the "big picture" as well as the relationship of very detailed and specific legal and business issues.

• Outstanding contract negotiation skills.

• Superior interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and turn around documents promptly and accurately (with minimal oversight); excellent judgment and time management skills.

• Ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously and assess and prioritize work requirements.

• 100% remote within the USA

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Automatic 401k contribution

• Employee referral program

• At home office set up 

• Bi-annual company retreats 

• Open vacation policy 

• Equity

• Monthly team events

Please note we are unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

Vetcove is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.