• Manage and negotiate contracts with vendors, partners, and service providers. • Draft, review, and revise legal agreements including employment contracts, NDAs, and service agreements. • Ensure contracts are compliant and aligned with organizational goals. • Provide legal counsel on employment law matters across NY, CO, NJ, CA, and NV. • Monitor regulatory changes and proactively update internal policies. • Support HR and operations in resolving employee relations issues and investigations. • Collaborate with C-level executives and cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business objectives. • Advise on union prevention, audit compliance, and risk management initiatives. • Provide clear, strategic legal guidance to senior leadership. • Anticipate legal challenges and shape proactive solutions. • Partner across departments to support shared goals. • Uphold a service-first mindset in support of teammates, clients, and the veterinary community.