Covetrus

Covetrus® is a global animal health technology & services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners.

Senior Commercial, Corporate Counsel

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 2018H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Illinois + 3 moreAll locations: Illinois, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas

Posted

12 days ago

Salary

$107.5K - $153.5K / year

Professional Certificate8 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including complex, high‑value, and strategic agreements that support business operations. • Serve as a senior escalation point for commercial contracting issues, partnering closely with internal stakeholders to align legal risk with business priorities. • Develop contracting strategies, negotiation frameworks, and guidance documents to support consistent, scalable commercial practices. • Manage litigation and disputes, including overseeing outside counsel, developing strategies for resolution, and advising internal teams on risk mitigation. • Lead or support M&A matters, including due diligence, drafting and negotiation of transaction documents, and post‑closing integration support. • Provide counsel on corporate governance, entity management, and general corporate operations. • Partner with internal teams to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company policy requirements. • Champion the adoption of tech‑enabled legal tools, workflows, and processes, partnering with Legal Operations to implement improvements and surface new opportunities to work smarter and faster. • Serve as a trusted advisor to business leadership, proactively identifying legal, regulatory, and operational risks and opportunities. • Lead or contribute to cross‑functional strategic initiatives and enterprise‑wide projects. • Support enterprise risk management efforts, including issue-spotting, process enhancement, and mitigation planning. • Ethically utilize AI and legal technology solutions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.

Job Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Licensed and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 8+ years of legal experience with substantial commercial contracting responsibilities.
  • Experience managing litigation and disputes, negotiating complex agreements, and supporting corporate transactions.
  • Proven track record contributing to legal department growth, system implementation, or operational improvements.
  • Experience working within or alongside regulated industries preferred.
  • Demonstrated success collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Benefits

  • 401k savings & company match
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Maternity leave
  • Parental leave
  • Military leave
  • Other leaves of absence
  • Health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Health savings accounts
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life & disability benefits
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance

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