Vetcove

veterinary software

AssociateGeneralCounsel

$180–230k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Associate General Counsel at Vetcove. Skills: commercial contracting, product counseling, regulatory analysis, privacy, data security, intellectual property, strategic growth initiatives. Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS agreements, MSAs, SOWs, order forms, NDAs, DPAs, vendor agreements, distribution agreements, partnership agreements, and other strategic commercial contracts. Partner closely with business leadership, product, operations,”

What You'll Achieve.

help modernize the future of veterinary software and the pet parent healthcare experience; help build the legal infrastructure for a rapidly expanding technology company; help shape the future of veterinary care

Industry & Context.

veterinary software
Problems you'll solve

tackling problems big and small; help craft thoughtful, scalable solutions; identifying legal risks and developing practical, business-oriented solutions; A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset and a desire to solve problems rather than simply identify them

Eligibility Requirements

100% remote within the USA, Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, unable to sponsor work visas at this time

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5-8 years of legal experience, experience at a top-tier law firm, J.D. from an accredited law school, active membership in at least one U. S. state bar, commercial contracting experience, SaaS agreements experience, technology agreements experience, enterprise customers agreements experience, MSAs experience, SOWs experience, order forms experience, DPAs experience, vendor agreements experience, related commercial agreements experience, Excellent drafting skills, Excellent negotiation skills, Excellent issue-spotting skills, Exceptional attention to detail, Very work ethic, desire to dive deeply into the business, Experience advising high-growth technology companies, Experience advising SaaS businesses, Experience advising regulated businesses, Experience advising enterprise software companies, Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new and evolving regulatory frameworks, translating them into practical guidance for the business team, A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset, a desire to solve problems rather than simply identify them

What You'll Do.

and manage a wide range of commercial agreements

including SaaS agreements

distribution agreements

partnership agreements

and other strategic commercial contracts

Partner closely with business leadership

and finance to support enterprise deals and strategic initiatives

Advise on product development and product launches

including identifying legal risks and developing practical

business-oriented solutions

Develop expertise in new and evolving legal areas relevant to Vetcove’s business

including telecommunications

veterinary practice laws

marketplace regulation

and related compliance frameworks

Help translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for product

Support strategic growth initiatives

including new products

new commercial models

and new regulated workflows

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

key member of Vetcove’s legal team; trusted partner to teams across the business; work closely with Vetcove’s legal team, business leadership, product, and operations teams; deeply embedded in the business; works cross-functionally across nearly every major company initiative; Partner closely with business leadership, product, operations, and finance; translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for product, engineering, operations, and business teams

Communication Scope

Excellent drafting skills; Excellent negotiation skills; Excellent issue-spotting skills; translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance

Full Job Description

Join Vetcove and help modernize the future of veterinary software and the pet parent healthcare experience. Our suite of platforms features a market-leading procurement marketplace, an ultra-modern home delivery ecommerce experience, and a next-generation practice management system. More than 25,000 hospitals across all 50 states rely on Vetcove daily, supporting tens of thousands of veterinarians who care for tens of millions of pets each year. We are modernizing the 50 billion dollar plus animal health industry by giving veterinary organizations the tools to focus more on patient care. Backed by Y Combinator and top venture investors in Silicon Valley, New York and Miami, Vetcove is a fast-growing, mission-driven company. We are searching for talented and passionate people who want to help shape the future of veterinary care. About the Position The Associate General Counsel will be a key member of Vetcove’s legal team and a trusted partner to teams across the business. This role is ideal for an attorney who thrives in a high-growth startup environment, brings a strong work ethic and ownership mindset to every project, enjoys tackling problems big and small, and wants to help build the legal infrastructure for a rapidly expanding technology company operating in highly regulated markets. You will work closely with Vetcove’s legal team, business leadership, product, and operations teams on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracting, product counseling, regulatory analysis, privacy, data security, intellectual property, and strategic growth initiatives. You should be excited to jump into new areas, master unfamiliar legal frameworks, and help the business move quickly while thoughtfully managing risk. About our Team Vetcove’s legal team is deeply embedded in the business and works cross-functionally across nearly every major company initiative. We support a suite of products serving veterinary hospitals, corporate veterinary groups, manufacturers,

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