Associate General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

Associate General Counsel, Mergers & AcquisitionsReporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer, the Associate General Counsel will serve as a key legal partner supporting CareVet's acquisition and growth strategy across a rapidly expanding national footprint. This individual will be primarily responsible for leading the legal execution of mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions, while secondarily providing legal guidance on commercial agreements and/or employment matters that support the organization's continued growth. This role requires an organized attorney who combines strong M&A transaction execution skills with practical commercial judgment.

The ideal candidate can effectively manage multiple acquisitions simultaneously, negotiate complex agreements, identify and mitigate legal risks, and provide solutions-oriented advice to business stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of legal expertise and business acumen, with the ability to support strategic growth initiatives while maintaining a pragmatic approach to risk management. The successful candidate will oversee all legal aspects of the acquisition lifecycle, including due diligence, transaction structuring, purchase agreement negotiations, closing activities, and post-acquisition integration support.

In addition, this role will provide strategic support for commercial contracting, vendor relationships, and other legal matters impacting the business. This role will work in close partnership with Business Development, Finance, Operations, People & Culture, Revenue, and executive leadership to ensure efficient transaction execution and ongoing legal support across the organization.Key ResponsibilitiesMergers & AcquisitionsLead legal execution of veterinary practice acquisitions from letter of intent through closing and post-acquisition integrationDraft, review, negotiate, and manage asset purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, and disclosure schedulesCoordinate and oversee legal due diligence efforts across multiple concurrent transactionsIdentify transaction risks and provide practical recommendations to facilitate successful deal executionPartner closely with Business Development, Finance, Operations, and external counsel throughout the acquisition lifecycleSupport integration efforts and legal transition activities following acquisition closingsAssist in developing scalable acquisition processes, templates, playbooks, and best practices to support continued growthCommercial Contracts, Employment Matters, & Business SupportDraft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, technology, consulting, service, confidentiality, and strategic partnership agreementsSupport procurement and vendor management initiatives, including contract support related to acquisition integrationsDevelop and maintain legal templates, standards, and self-service resources for business partnersDraft, review, negotiate, and advise on employment and employment-related agreementsQualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolActive bar membership in good standing; Missouri admission preferred or ability to obtain admission4–8+ years of direct experience with all aspects of the M&A process, including NDAs, QoE documentation, IOI/LOI preparation, due diligence, purchase agreement drafting, redlining, and negotiation, and post-closing mattersExperience with general corporate transactions, private equity, commercial contracting, or related areasExperience managing multiple transactions and competing priorities simultaneouslyStrong understanding of transaction structuring, risk assessment, and corporate governance principlesExperience supporting high-growth, private equity-backed organizations preferredExperience in healthcare, veterinary, dental, multi-site service businesses, or related industries preferredExcellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skillsStrong business acumen with a practical, solutions-oriented approachWhat We OfferBest-in-class medical, vision, and dental insurance401(k) with company matchLife insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insuranceHSA and FSA optionsEmployee Assistance Program with a licensed social worker on staffUnlimited paid time offContinuing education and professional development opportunitiesAnd much more!