What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Counsel, Mergers and Acquisitions position at Mission Veterinary Partners?
Overview
Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) and Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is adding a
Senior Counsel of Mergers and Acquisitions to be an important member of our growing Legal Department.
Location: 2204 Lakeshore Drive., #325, Homewood, Alabama 35209
Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) and Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) are shaping the future of veterinary medicine as one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of animal hospitals in the United States. Backed by an elite private equity team. SVP MVP are driven by a bold vision: to elevate the standard of care for companion animals while empowering veterinary teams with unmatched resources and support.
With over 800 hospitals nationwide and an extraordinary growth rate of five to ten acquisitions every month, we’re not just growing, we’re leading the industry. This rapid expansion is fueled by our passion for innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of veterinarians, team members, pets and their families.
Our team’s unwavering dedication has fueled this incredible success, with SVP MVP now employing more than 20,000 team members across the country. This growth has earned us widespread recognition, including being named #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we’ve been honored on the Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" for five consecutive years (2018-2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal’s "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham for four years (2017-2021). In 2024, we were proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in ten categories: LGBTQ , Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, and Young Professionals.
Joining SVP MVP means stepping into a thriving organization where your contributions will help shape the future of veterinary care, and your career will grow alongside a company that’s redefining success in the industry. The opportunity to make an impact here is as limitless as our vision.
What We Offer
🐾 A dynamic and supportive team environment where collaboration and compassion are valued.
🐾 Opportunities for growth and advancement within our rapidly growing company.
🐾 Get the work-life balance you deserve with a great schedule
🐾 Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
🐾 401K plan with company match
Job Summary: The Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions provides legal leadership to support the company’s high-volume acquisition strategy within the veterinary sector. As a key advisor to the Executive Leadership team, this role ensures alignment between transactions and the broader organizational mission to expand access to high-quality veterinary care. This position leads legal and regulatory guidance across the mergers and acquisitions lifecycle, driving risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and seamless post-acquisition integration.
Travel required: Less than 50%
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) and Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) and Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is adding a
Senior Counsel of Mergers and Acquisitions to be an important member of our growing Legal Department.
Location: 2204 Lakeshore Drive., #325, Homewood, Alabama 35209
Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) and Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) are shaping the future of veterinary medicine as one of the largest and fastest-growing networks of animal hospitals in the United States. Backed by an elite private equity team. SVP MVP are driven by a bold vision: to elevate the standard of care for companion animals while empowering veterinary teams with unmatched resources and support.
With over 800 hospitals nationwide and an extraordinary growth rate of five to ten acquisitions every month, we’re not just growing, we’re leading the industry. This rapid expansion is fueled by our passion for innovation, operational excellence, and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of veterinarians, team members, pets and their families.
Our team’s unwavering dedication has fueled this incredible success, with SVP MVP now employing more than 20,000 team members across the country. This growth has earned us widespread recognition, including being named #19 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2022. Additionally, we’ve been honored on the Inc. 5000’s List of "Fastest Growing Companies in America" for five consecutive years (2018-2022) and the Birmingham Business Journal’s "FastTrack 30" of the Fastest Growing Companies in Birmingham for four years (2017-2021). In 2024, we were proudly certified as a Most Loved Workplace® in ten categories: LGBTQ , Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, and Young Professionals.
Joining SVP MVP means stepping into a thriving organization where your contributions will help shape the future of veterinary care, and your career will grow alongside a company that’s redefining success in the industry. The opportunity to make an impact here is as limitless as our vision.
What We Offer
🐾 A dynamic and supportive team environment where collaboration and compassion are valued.
🐾 Opportunities for growth and advancement within our rapidly growing company.
🐾 Get the work-life balance you deserve with a great schedule
🐾 Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
🐾 401K plan with company match
Job Summary: The Senior Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions provides legal leadership to support the company’s high-volume acquisition strategy within the veterinary sector. As a key advisor to the Executive Leadership team, this role ensures alignment between transactions and the broader organizational mission to expand access to high-quality veterinary care. This position leads legal and regulatory guidance across the mergers and acquisitions lifecycle, driving risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and seamless post-acquisition integration.
Travel required: Less than 50%
Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Structure, draft, and negotiate asset purchase agreements, operating agreements, employment agreements, and other transaction-related documents.
- Lead comprehensive legal due diligence to identify and mitigate liabilities, with a focus on compliance with state and federal veterinary regulations.
- Provide strategic guidance to optimize deal structures for financial and regulatory advantages.
- Advise on regulatory compliance, including licensing, controlled substances management, and corporate practice of veterinary medicine laws.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure effective post-acquisition integration while maintaining compliance.
- Develop scalable operational frameworks to support the expanding network of veterinary practices.
- Monitor and respond to industry trends, shaping the M&A strategy to enhance the company’s competitive position.
- Build and lead a team of legal professionals to support the M&A lifecycle.
- Perform additional duties as assigned within the nature and level of work.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Active licensure to practice law in any state; must comply with local requirements to practice as in-house counsel if licensed in a different jurisdiction.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant M&A experience, including transaction structuring, due diligence, and negotiation.
- In-house legal experience in a corporate environment or law firm specializing in M&A is preferred.
- Familiarity with the veterinary or healthcare industry, including regulatory and operational considerations is preferred.
- In-house legal experience in a corporate environment or law firm specializing in M&A.
- Familiarity with the veterinary or healthcare industry, including regulatory and operational considerations.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to benefits@mvetpartners.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Southern Veterinary Partners (SVP) and Mission Veterinary Partners (MVP) is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
