Cannabis Assistant General Counsel Securities Jobs

At Harvest, our mission is to improve people's lives through the goodness of cannabis and our vision is to create the most valuable cannabis company in the world. We fulfill our purpose by creating life-enhancing experiences in the communities we serve, navigating our business lines with excellence and dedicating ourselves to shaping the future of cannabis. Our team connects with others, enlightening and empowering. We are looking for leaders who are inspired by our ideals and wish to grow with us as we continue our national expansion. While we are one of the largest multi-state operators in the country, we still operate with a startup mentality and prioritize execution in addition to strategy and ideation. If you value improving lives, joining the fastest growing and most unique industry in the world and establishing yourself as a leader in the space, we'd like to learn more about you.
WHY HARVEST
The Harvest Way is defined by our people. We seek individuals who are genuine, dedicated to shaping the cannabis industry, accountable with a strong sense of integrity, and who are driven to make an impact. We are committed to our values and have created a culture of trust which emphasizes working hard, but we also remember to have fun. Here are a few more reasons why Harvest is a great place to be:

• Competitive pay and total compensation packages
• Attractive benefits and incentive stock option plan
• Paid time off and employee rewards
• Professional growth and employee engagement initiatives
• A leading company in the fast-growing cannabis industry whose core business improves lives

We believe in building a diverse team, and we strive to make our company a welcoming space where everyone can make an impact on Harvest's success. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to join us. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES *
Harvest is seeking a Corporate Security Attorney to join our in-house legal team as a key contributor in our rapidly growing and expanding national medical cannabis organization. The Assistant General Counsel will work under the direction of our General Counsel and with other Assistant General Counsels. Primary scope of responsibility include guiding the company's compliance with securities laws, both Canadian and U.S. Other duties may include:

• Consulting with management in all business areas.
• Reviewing, advising, negotiating and drafting contractual agreements.
• Providing guidance in the following areas
• Joint ventures, private equity and venture capital investments.
• Corporate transaction matters.
• Marketing and public relations matters.
• Corporate governance and Board of Director matters.
• Internal and external audit matters.
• Ancillary product administration, licensing, and legal requirements.
• Keeping informed of industry- and state-specific regulations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place.
• Advising the company on and managing outside counsel for ongoing business issues as needed; patent and trademark matters; litigation and employment law matters.
• Managing legal, compliance and licensing groups.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
• Work collectively and respectfully with other team members from all department and business units.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS *

• Ideal candidate must have 7-10+ years of U.S. securities law experience. Experience with the Canadian Stock Exchange is desired.
• Bar membership in a state in the United States is required.
• Solid and substantive experience and thorough understanding of how to effectively structure, negotiate, and document leases, operating agreements, purchase agreements, and other corporate business agreements and ancillary lease and business agreement documents.
• Knowledge of Arizona's cannabis legislation, or similar legislation in other states, is desirable, though not required.
• Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to positively influence people; must be capable of effectively interacting at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to manage high stress situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it.
• Excellent academic record and success in a corporate law environment, excellent written and oral communication skills, and leadership capabilities.
• If necessary, ability to work 7 days per week and to be flexible with schedule, including travel.
• At least 21 years of age and authorized to work in the US, proper employment documentation, reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Must be capable of working in front of a computer for extended periods of time based on job duties listed above.

EDUCATION *

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.)
• The above requirements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, and this job description may be amended at any time. Required experience, training, or educational requirements shall be as indicated or as deemed acceptable by Harvest management.
• Harvest is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation and/or interview process should notify HR at [email protected].

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