Job Description

About us:

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is the largest private owner of freestanding veterinary hospitals and pet resorts in the United States, owning over 1000 hospitals/resorts in the US and Canada. The company is backed by JAB holding, a leading private equity firm, and led by a proven management team that includes MBAs from Harvard, Columbia, and Wharton and former management consultants from BCG, Bain, McKinsey and Accenture. Competing in a $25B industry that has grown faster than GDP over 20+ years, the company has grown rapidly over the past 20 years, and continues to do so, via acquisition, de novo, and same-store initiatives.

A cornerstone of the NVA culture is a servant leadership approach to our business, our hospitals, our pet resorts and our teams. We find people who exemplify the same servant leadership approach are best suited for NVA. We are a community dedicated to the love of animals and the people who love animals.

Job Summary:

The Legal Contract Assistant will be working within our legal department to provide support in the area of employment-related agreements. This process includes the coordination and maintenance of basic or routine contracts under direct guidance and supervision of the department’s attorneys and Legal Contract Specialist. This junior position will require interfacing with various leadership levels, and maintaining excellent business relationships with our hospitals. The ideal candidate will work independently, with little supervision and have the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Heavy drafting, revision, and maintenance of employment contracts in a time sensitive environment.
• Works closely with division leadership and hospital management to ensure timely execution of contracts, inquiries, and correspondents.
• Assist with the drafting of severance agreements, covenants not to sue, and other legal documents.

Qualifications:

• Prior contract drafting experience, legal contract drafting preferred
• At least 2 years of data entry or similar work experience
• Ability to type 65 words per minute
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and data entry
• Detail-oriented, efficient, organized professional with ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Hiring is contingent on candidate verifying their eligibility to work in the United States and passing a complete background check and drug screen.

*This role is not open to receiving agency candidates and any contingent submissions will not be honored.