Veterinary Regulatory Counsel (Part-Time, Remote)

Latitude; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 112,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal services company is seeking a part-time Veterinary Regulatory Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory compliance for a prominent pet retailer. This remote role requires expertise in veterinary medicine law and regulatory challenges. The ideal candidate will work closely with the client's legal team, advising on various legal matters and representing the client before regulatory authorities. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Professional Liability Insurance

Group Life Insurance

401k Plan

CLE and Professional Expense Stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal experience focused on animal health laws and veterinary practice regulations.
• Direct experience advising or representing veterinary professionals.

Responsibilities

• Advise on state and federal veterinary practice regulations and licensing requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to veterinary services.

Skills

Legal Writing

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Client Service

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Veterinary Regulatory Counsel (Part-Time, Remote)

Job Details Location

Seattle, Washington

Office Option

Remote

Profession

Attorney

Employment Type

Engagement

Apply Now Latitude is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Veterinary Regulatory Counsel to support the legal department of our client, a leading pet retailer offering integrated veterinary services, wellness products, and community-based pet care initiatives, on an engagement flex basis. This role is ideal for an attorney with specialized experience in veterinary medicine law, who understands the unique regulatory challenges of operating within a multi-state, retail-based veterinary service model. In this role, the attorney will provide strategic legal guidance on regulatory compliance and represent the client before state veterinary boards, administrative agencies and other relevant regulatory authorities.

The attorney will work alongside the client's in-house legal team to assist on a broad portfolio of regulatory, compliance, and operational legal issues related to the delivery of veterinary care within a retail environment.

Key Responsibilities of Veterinary Regulatory Counsel (Part-Time, Remote):

In this role, the attorney will work closely with the client’s in-house legal team to:

• Advise on state and federal veterinary practice regulations, licensing requirements, controlled substance rules (DEA), and professional ethics standards.
• Represent the client before veterinary boards, administrative agencies, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to veterinary services, partnerships, and strategic collaborations.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on veterinary regulations and related legal matters.
• Assist in developing and implementing compliance programs to ensure alignment with federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Support the client in responding to investigations, disciplinary actions, and administrative hearings.
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry developments to deliver proactive legal guidance.

Qualifications for Veterinary Regulatory Counsel (Part-Time, Remote):

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of legal experience, with a strong focus on animal health laws, veterinary practice regulations, and compliance issues.
• Direct experience advising or representing veterinary professionals or companies subject to state veterinary practice acts.
• Knowledge of the corporate practice of veterinary medicine (CPVM), licensing structures, and veterinary telemedicine regulations.
• Experience interacting with state veterinary medical boards and administrative regulatory bodies.
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong commitment to client service and advocacy.

Position Details of Veterinary Regulatory Counsel (Part-Time, Remote)

• Type of role: Engagement
• Schedule: Part-time or Flex Basis
• Location: Remote

Compensation:
Pay: The annualized pay for this position on a full time basis ranges from $225,000 to $275,000 or more when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).

Benefits:In addition to pay, all Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. Latitude contract professionals are usually W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week. Benefits-eligible Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality
Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Only qualified applicants should apply.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers and legal operations professionals. We work closely with our candidates to understand their career goals and match them with the substantive engagements they want with our clients, who range from Fortune 500 corporations to small companies and Global 50 law firms to boutiques. With offices coast-to-coast, we employ legal professionals across the country. Latitude’s client service leaders and recruiters are all former practicing attorneys and understand the demands faced by those we serve.

Latitude Engagements
Great attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract engagements or consulting roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries.Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Latitude engaged professionals have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running.

If you have the right skills, personality and experience, Latitude helps you do what you are good at in a more rewarding way. Latitude engaged professionals serve on a full- or part-time engagement basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

While we are able to work only with a select few of the most outstanding candidates, our customized approach results in a high success rate for those candidates we recommend.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us athttps://latitudelegal.com .

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