Senior Employment Counsel: Strategic HR & Compliance (Remote)

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks a seasoned Employment Counsel to join the legal team. You will report to the Associate General Counsel, advise on employment matters enterprise-wide, and collaborate with HR, Operations, and Talent Acquisition across 46 states and Canada.

The role requires 8+ years in employment law, strong leadership, and exceptional communication. You will develop policies, provide risk assessments, and guide complex regulatory changes to protect the business while enabling

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in employment law with multi-site operations.
• Experience in-house or in law firm focusing on employment law.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement best practices and training across the enterprise.
• Provide expert employment advice to HR and Operations partners on a wide range of matters.
• Provide support to the employment agreement team and ensure policy compliance.
• Analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions aligned with business goals.
• Develop strategies to minimize litigation risks and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Stay updated on employment law changes and ensure policy compliance across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to update employment policies and guidelines.
• Deliver risk assessments and recommendations balancing compliance with business needs.
• Lead enterprise employment law initiatives and projects.

Skills

Employment law

Litigation background

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

National Veterinary Associates seeks a seasoned Employment Counsel to join the legal team. You will report to the Associate General Counsel, advise on employment matters enterprise-wide, and collaborate with HR, Operations, and Talent Acquisition across 46 states and Canada.

The role requires 8+ years in employment law, strong leadership, and exceptional communication. You will develop policies, provide risk assessments, and guide complex regulatory changes to protect the business while enabling