Senior Counsel, Consumer

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Senior Counsel, Consumer, will serve as a key legal advisor supporting NVA GP’s consumer-facing strategies. This role involves providing expert guidance on intellectual property (IP) matters, data privacy, marketing, technology, and home delivery initiatives. The Senior Counsel will proactively identify legal risks and opportunities, deliver practical business-focused solutions, and contribute to the overall success of NVA’s revenue-driving consumer operations.

Key responsibilities:

Provide proactive legal guidance on complex consumer-facing initiatives, including product launches, marketing campaigns, and strategic partnerships, ensuring alignment with applicable laws and company policies.
Lead legal support for consumer-facing aspects of GP’s strategy such as data privacy, intellectual property, marketing, technology, home delivery, and related areas critical to GP’s growth and revenue.
Bring experience in a multi-site branded consumer retail environment.
Navigate data privacy laws, including privacy laws (e.g., CCPA, GDPR), and marketing laws (e.g., CAN-SPAM, Lanham Act).
Manage USPTO filings, oversee an IP portfolio, develop trademark strategy, and address patent and copyright issues as needed.
Provide support for technology products and tools, such as company websites, mobile applications, PIMS systems, and AI tools.
Collaborate with a wide variety of internal clients and serve as the Legal representative on cross-functional project teams.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
Minimum of 7+ years' experience practicing law, with a strong focus on intellectual property, data privacy, and consumer-facing legal matters.
Demonstrated expertise in IP portfolio management, trademark strategy, and USPTO filings.
Proven ability to advise on data privacy laws, including CCPA, GDPR, and marketing laws such as CAN-SPAM and the Lanham Act.
Experience supporting technology products, including websites, mobile apps, and AI tools.
Strong business acumen and the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical, actionable solutions for cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and collaboration skills, with experience working in multi-site branded consumer retail environments.

Business: NVA General Practice

Department: Legal

Direct reports: No

Reports to: Associate General Counsel, Commercial

Travel: Periodic travel for key business engagements

The base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000-$200,000 with opportunity for an annual incentive bonus. Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. Your recruiter can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the application process.

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

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

• We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

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If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

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. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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