Cannabis Associate General Counsel Jobs

Company Description

As the leading cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), AYR Wellness is on a journey to be a force for good; and it all starts with our belief in the power and potential of the plant.

We believe in creating an environment in which we can all flourish, one where every individual can find their genius and pursue their passion, because it’s this dedication to creating a culture of excellence, one where we’re all empowered to achieve our dreams, that will propel us forward. We’re a company that puts our people first. A place where talent is rewarded, diversity is celebrated, and innovative thinking is championed and we believe that together we can build a better and brighter future for ourselves, our industry, and our world.

Join us as we create wonder together.

Job Summary

Reporting to the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel supports the management of a broad range of company-wide legal matters including, but not limited to; commercial and contracting matters, compliance and regulatory issues, significant corporate transactions, intellectual property, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, environmental and other matters impacting the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for advising, drafting and review of contracts
• Manage corporate and commercial transactions, including commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, real estate leases and other business initiatives
• Provide advice and counsel to the People Ops department on all employment-related issues, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, performance management, wage and hour compliance, benefits, and internal investigations
• Participate in the resolution of labor and employment issues and issues of environmental/health/safety and other regulatory matters as they arise
• Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, especially regarding cannabis, ethics, public company trading and reporting
• Oversee litigation and potential litigation with an emphasis on avoiding lawsuits and managing risk
• Ensure protection of, and enforce, the company's intellectual property, including its patent and trademark portfolios
• Proactive identification and mitigation of legal and commercial risks relating to new and existing products
• Research, analyzes and interpret proposed and existing laws, statutes, and regulations
• Review earnings scripts, releases and other investor communications and presentations
• Develop policies, processes, and forms to minimize legal exposure and educate Company leadership on legal considerations, risks, and ramifications

Education

• Juris Doctorate with bar admission to practice in Florida and New York

Experience

• The successful candidate will have 10-15 years of combined legal in-house and law firm experience in a dynamic and fast paced consumer industry

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Unquestionable integrity, ethics, and judgment.
• Excellent communication, relationship building and influencing skills. The ability to be collaborative, drive progress, help the organization evaluate ideas from a legal and operations perspective, and keep the organization focused on its goals
• The ability to represent the whole company with internal and external audiences, consistent with the organization’s values
• Ability to help the company take appropriate business risks
• Ability to anticipate, recognize and assess relevance of issues before escalating to major issues
• Effective crisis manager who can apply mature judgment in the face of well-mobilized external stakeholders and critics
• Able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
• A natural leader with proven abilities across a broad range of internal and external constituencies
• A team player with a high level of self and cross-cultural awareness. Demonstrated track record of building strong and enduring relationships and teams
• Authentic, confident, and assertive
• The ability to influence and inspire through, around and with people in a fast-growing, dynamic organization

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Verano Holdings Corp. ("Verano") is a national, vertically integrated operator of licensed cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities.

The VP, Associate General Counsel - Labor and Employment will be responsible for providing employment related counsel across the organization. The role will interface with HR, guide external counsel, oversee EEOC charges and responses, represent Verano on corporate transactions, and will provide strategic advice and representation with respect to unions across multiple states in a wide range of matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interface with unions, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, and provide union management and training oversight


• Oversee, retain, and direct external counsel, review and approve case filings, manage case budgets and invoicing, and provide strategic guidance and settlement authority to outside counsel


• Provide employment counsel on reorganizations, reductions, disability accommodations, leaves of absence, performance improvement, internal investigations, discipline, and terminations


• Manage employment litigation and employment-related due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions


• Draft employment and consulting agreements


• Prepare position statements in response to EEOC and labor charges


• Implement and uphold company-wide employment and compliance policies


• Partner with external counsel to provide guidance on case filings and other strategic matters


• Provide legal guidance and training on employment and labor issues to HR and management

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years' experience in labor and employment law required


• Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois


• Union, non-union, and EEOC experience required


• AmLaw100 experience and/or in-house experience


• Strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational and problem-solving skills


• Expert project management skills


• Excellent judgment and decision-making ability with the potential to become a trusted advisor to our business partners


• Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years working for a publicly traded company


• Cannabis industry experience


• AmLaw100 experience.

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement:

Verano is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity, and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.

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About Us:

We are an innovative, fully-vertical cannabis company recognized for shattering stereotypes and setting new standards within the cannabis industry. With a focus on consumer education and staff training, we are working to change the perceptions of cannabis. From the thoughtfully curated collection of products down to the modern, strategic layouts of each location, every detail is designed with the customer experience in mind. We believe that each and every customer deserves to be treated with compassion backed with expertise and appreciation.

Our Values:

People-Centric
Our most important asset is our people. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement, teamwork, and the continued opportunity for development through the empowerment of our people.

Quality
We believe in setting the standard by providing our customers with carefully curated products and high-performing, knowledgeable team members to ensure a quality experience with every interaction.

Communication
By being transparent and treating everyone with respect, we can focus on what really matters to us as a company: our team and our customers.

Accountability
We take ownership of our work and honor our commitments. We are proud of our accomplishments and recognize our failures by reinforcing the "we" in our efforts and removing the "they".

Growth
We believe in cultivating growth in all that we do, from the growth of our business to the personal and professional growth and enrichment of our teams.

What We Offer:

• Employee Discount


• Exclusive access to Urbn Learning Center


• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Reports to: General Counsel

Job Class: Exempt

Position Summary:

The Associate General Counsel will report to and work with the company's General Counsel. With oversight from the General Counsel, this position will help direct and protect all departments in the company regarding legal issues and rights. The Associate General Counsel identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance.

This position will ensure that all company policies conform to relevant legal standards and industry regulations, is frequently called upon to review contracts and other legal documents before they are approved and/or executed and may also be asked to assist in litigation.

Under the direction of the company's General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel will be responsible for various research tasks. The Associate reads over typical contracts and renewals for approval, drafting as necessary to ensure that the language conforms to the company's negotiations, is in proper form, and adequately protects the company. The Associate General Counsel also reviews claims for validity and works with the General Counsel to assist with litigation before the courts and before other relevant adjudicatory bodies. A portion of the Associate General Counsel's work may involve discovery and court appearances, which may result in business travel.
The Associate General Counsel must possess a law degree from an ABA-accredited law school. and be admitted to the California bar. The ideal candidate will have some education in business and experience as in-house counsel. The ideal candidate will also have experience researching and advising on California cannabis law and compliance with cannabis regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide general corporate legal services and counsel, under the direction of the General Counsel.


• Coordinate with outside attorneys.


• Provide legal advice and support to the general counsel, executive team, and department leaders, including advising on California cannabis law and regulation.


• Oversee, direct, and potentially conduct company litigation.


• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements, contracts, policies, memoranda, other legal documents, and correspondence that are grammatically correct, clear, and to the extent necessary or possible, concise.

• Being one of the company's experts on California cannabis law and regulation.


• Assist in gathering information for external due diligence requests related to mergers and acquisitions and assist with closing documentation and checklists.


• Review subscription agreements and assist subscribers in completing agreements.


• Assist General Counsel in maintaining all entities and observing entity formalities.


• Assist General Counsel in analyzing, reviewing, and distributing information on new legislation, regulations, and court decisions.


• Review and assist in responding to subpoenas and document and business records requests.


• Make effective presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, directors, courts, and public groups.


• Ability to negotiate resolutions of problems including contract terms, litigation, and inter-departmental issues.


• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives on a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, joint ventures, corporate finance etc.).


• Identify risks and propose alternative structures to mitigate risks involved in potential transactions.


• Draft transactional documents dealing with joint ventures, supply contracts, service agreements, financing, and other legal matters.


• Close transactions, including sales, acquisitions, and joint ventures.


• Assist with or manage the negotiation of complex transactions, sales, and funding, as required.


• Collaborate with leadership to devise efficient defense strategies.


• Create and administer internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.


• Research and evaluate risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.


• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.


• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust.


• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights.


• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders.


• Ensure the corporate legal documents necessary for managing complex relationships between multiple entities are in place, current, and effective.


• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications at all levels of the organization.


• Provide asset and corporate level due diligence.


• Assist with the management and oversight of outside counsel.


• Perform related administrative and management functions as needed.


• Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, transactions, agreements, and lawsuits).


• Reviews advertising and marketing materials to ensure that they are in compliance with legal requirements.


• Advise on transactional matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, as well as private equity and other investments across a range of highly diversified asset classes.


• Keep abreast of legislative changes.


• Maintaining knowledge of the company's legal documents and operations.


• Crafting and reviewing legal strategy in response to any litigation.


• Keeping a record of all legal documents and proceedings for the company.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university.


• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.


• Admitted to practice law in the State of California.


• Preferred knowledge and experience with California cannabis law and regulation.


• Minimum of 5-8 years of legal counsel experience, preferably with cannabis clients.


• Knowledge and experience with mergers & acquisitions.


• The ideal candidate will have legal counsel experience with a publicly traded company.


• Knowledge and experience with MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Skills and Attitudes:

• Must be motivated, hard-working, and passionate. This position requires someone who is a strong leader with the ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.

• Must have ability to:


• Perform all job functions with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy.


• Prioritize and organize.


• Be a clear thinker, remain calm, and resolve problems using good judgment.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Attention to detail and accuracy of work.


• High integrity and openness combined with commitment to continuous improvement.


• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate activities across multiple locations and properties simultaneously.


• Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 6 hours at a time.


• Must be able to sit for up to 8 hours at a time.


• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds safely and properly.


• Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Urbn Leaf & Harborside provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, citizenship status, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, family medical history or genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Urbn Leaf and Harborside comply with federal and state disability laws and may make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected].

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Role Summary:

Verano Holdings Corp. ("Verano") is a national, vertically integrated operator of licensed cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities.

The VP, Legal – Associate General Counsel (Labor and Employment) will be responsible for providing employment related counsel across the organization. The role will interface with HR, guide external counsel, oversee EEOC charges and responses, represent Verano on corporate transactions, and will provide strategic advice and representation with respect to unions across multiple states in a wide range of matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interface with unions, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, and provide union management and training oversight


• Oversee, retain, and direct external counsel, review and approve case filings, manage case budgets and invoicing, and provide strategic guidance and settlement authority to outside counsel


• Provide employment counsel on reorganizations, reductions, disability accommodations, leaves of absence, performance improvement, internal investigations, discipline, and terminations


• Manage employment litigation and employment-related due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions


• Draft employment and consulting agreements


• Prepare position statements in response to EEOC and labor charges


• Implement and uphold company-wide employment and compliance policies


• Partner with external counsel to provide guidance on case filings and other strategic matters


• Provide legal guidance and training on employment and labor issues to HR and management

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years' experience in labor and employment law required


• Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois


• Union, non-union, and EEOC experience required


• AmLaw100 experience and/or in-house experience


• Strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational and problem-solving skills


• Expert project management skills


• Excellent judgment and decision-making ability with the potential to become a trusted advisor to our business partners


• Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years working for a publicly traded company


• Cannabis industry experience


• AmLaw100 experience.

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement:

Verano is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity, and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.

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Role Summary:

Verano Holdings Corp. ("Verano") is a national, vertically integrated operator of licensed cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and retail facilities.

The VP, Legal – Associate General Counsel (Labor and Employment) will be responsible for providing employment related counsel across the organization. The role will interface with HR, guide external counsel, oversee EEOC charges and responses, represent Verano on corporate transactions, and will provide strategic advice and representation with respect to unions across multiple states in a wide range of matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interface with unions, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, and provide union management and training oversight


• Oversee, retain, and direct external counsel, review and approve case filings, manage case budgets and invoicing, and provide strategic guidance and settlement authority to outside counsel


• Provide employment counsel on reorganizations, reductions, disability accommodations, leaves of absence, performance improvement, internal investigations, discipline, and terminations


• Manage employment litigation and employment-related due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions


• Draft employment and consulting agreements


• Prepare position statements in response to EEOC and labor charges


• Implement and uphold company-wide employment and compliance policies


• Partner with external counsel to provide guidance on case filings and other strategic matters


• Provide legal guidance and training on employment and labor issues to HR and management

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years' experience in labor and employment law required


• Licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois


• Union, non-union, and EEOC experience required


• AmLaw100 experience and/or in-house experience


• Strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational and problem-solving skills


• Expert project management skills


• Excellent judgment and decision-making ability with the potential to become a trusted advisor to our business partners


• Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years working for a publicly traded company


• Cannabis industry experience


• AmLaw100 experience.

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Working Environment:

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

EEO Statement:

Verano is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity, and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.

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Associate General Counsel, Product

Overview:

Weedmaps is a leading technology platform in the cannabis industry. Our mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy.

We are looking for an Associate General Counsel, Corporate to join our amazing Legal team! Our Legal Department takes an active role in guiding the direction and structure of our strategic initiatives, products, and commercial arrangements. We're a team of generalists who all bring deep knowledge in our areas of expertise but handle the breadth of legal issues that Weedmaps encounters. You'll lead our corporate legal function and focus your efforts on a wide array of corporate legal matters, including securities, corporate governance, acquisitions, investments, and commercial transactions. And you'll collaborate with business partners throughout the organization to help them navigate the complex legal landscape at the intersection of technology and cannabis.

The impact you'll make:

• Provide tactical and strategic advice to Weedmaps business leaders on corporate finance and securities law matters, including compliance with obligations under federal securities laws and Nasdaq rules and regulations, such as preparation and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements and other filings.


• Lead mergers and acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including by proposing and implementing appropriate transaction structures and drafting term sheets and definitive agreements.


• Manage corporate governance and administration for Weedmaps and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries, including preparing Board of Director materials and corporate resolutions, facilitating the annual stockholder meeting process and overseeing local filings and administration of corporate records.


• Assist in creating and improving processes, agreements, document templates and policies, including regarding insider trading, related party transactions, Regulation FD, and related matters.


• Advise business partners on business and legal issues and risks, company policies, and business strategy.


• Provide advice and counsel to the Company and product team regarding new product offerings and functionalities in light of rapidly changing applicable laws, including those related to data privacy and security, and collaborate with your colleagues on the Legal team to update the Company's privacy policy and terms of use in accordance with new products, laws, and regulations.


• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, and develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues.

What you've accomplished:

• JD degree and active membership in at least one US state bar.


• 10+ years of experience practicing corporate or transactional law.


• Experience advising clients on matters relating to public company reporting and compliance, capital market transactions, and corporate governance matters.

Bonus points:

• 6+ years of corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, or securities experience working at or advising technology companies (either in-house and/or at a global law firm).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.


• Ability and willingness to quickly develop expertise in legal and regulatory areas to meet needs of our dynamic business.


• Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Talent for thinking creatively to find practical solutions to complex issues.


• Organized and detail oriented.


• Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple matters.


• Sophisticated interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong internal relationships, influence others, and work as part of cross-functional teams and in partnership with team members at all levels of the organization.


• Able to manage and oversee teams of lawyers and paralegals, and outside counsel.


• Passion for startups and technology.

Our 2022 Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits (effective Day1):


• Employee - employer paid premium 100%


• Dependent - employer paid premium 80%


• HMO - Kaiser & Anthem


• PPO and HDHP with HSA - Anthem




• Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary


• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer contribution)


• PTO (3 weeks accrued); 5 sick days


• Supplemental, voluntary benefits


• Kindbody (family planning/fertility) including up to $10,000 towards cash-pay services


• BenefitEd (Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings) including a company contribution of up to $1,000/year


• FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Critical Illness Insurance


• Accident Insurance


• Short- and long-term disability Insurance


• Pet Insurance


• Company-paid identity theft protection


• Rocket Lawyer legal services platform




• Paid parental leave


• Reimbursements for home office setup and monthly WiFi

Why Weedmaps?

• You get to play a meaningful role in the future of cannabis and how it's regarded globally


• Catered lunches provided while working in the office


• Casual work environment, no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!


• Generous PTO and company holidays


• Endless opportunities to network and connect with your Weedmappers through education and speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights, and much more!

Weedmaps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Applicants may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the ADA and state/local laws. Please inform us if you need assistance participating in the interview process.

About Weedmaps:

WM Technology, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we've seen in the past 10 years.

Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business' tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Through its website and mobile apps, WM Technology provides consumers with the latest information about cannabis retailers, brands, and products, facilitating product discovery and driving engagement with our retail and brand customers.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at www.weedmaps.com.

Notice to prospective Weedmaps job applicants:

Our team has been made aware of incidents involving LinkedIn, Telegram, and Facebook accounts impersonating Weedmaps recruiters. These individuals are attempting to use our company name to solicit payment from prospective candidates interested in applying for jobs at our company. Our team is actively working to combat these attempts, but in the meantime, please be mindful of the following:

• Our recruiters will always communicate with candidates through an @weedmaps.com email address.

• CORRECT: [email protected]

• INCORRECT: [email protected]

• Our recruiters will NEVER ask for or attempt to solicit payment from applicants in order to apply, interview, or work for Weedmaps.

• If you are interested in a role at Weedmaps, please apply through our established channels.

• Weedmaps Careers Page or LinkedIn

If you are unsure if a communication is legitimate, please contact our recruitment team at [email protected] and they will happily confirm for you. Thank you for your vigilance and we appreciate your interest in working with us!

#LI-REMOTE #WMFromAnywhere

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PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Associate General Counsel, under the direction of the General Counsel, will support the Commission’s mission and its staff, and will address and resolve legal matters in settled and evolving areas of the law. The Associate General Counsel will provide advice on legal issues as they arise, including in the areas including in the areas of administrative law, contracts and procurements, licensing and enforcement, labor and employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide legal support as needed by the General Counsel, as well as the Executive Director, the Commission and its Commissioners, and other Commission staff;


• Commit to developing an expertise with laws governing adult- or medical-use marijuana along with identifying emerging issues to discuss with Commission counsel and staff;


• Monitor applicable state and federal laws, decisional law from other jurisdictions, and industry publications;


• Provide clear, concise and correct written and oral advice while evaluating the applicability of settled areas of the law to emerging and unsettled areas and make recommendations as to legal and practical implications of alternative courses of action;
• Advise and work with the licensing staff on the marijuana establishment agent and license application and renewal processes;
• Advise and work with the investigative staff on investigative, enforcement and disciplinary actions involving agents and licensees;
• Assist the department in implementing the processes for informal and adjudicatory hearings;
• Maintain litigation files and support the legal department in working with the Office of the Attorney General on litigation matters pending before federal and state courts;
• Advise the Commission and its staff on labor and employment issues;


• Draft contracts, statements of work, policies and procedures, and other legal memoranda; and


• Support legal and Commission staff in the procurement processes and its relationships with outside vendors.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the highest standards of personal, professional, and ethical conduct and support the Commission’s goals for a diverse and culturally aware workforce;


• Clearly communicate the Commission’s policies and procedures to staff and members of the public;
• Anticipate and address the legal issues implicated by the Commission’s evolving mission; and


• Willingness to perform routine administrative and clerical duties as needed.

The safety of our employees, both current and future, is the Commission’s highest priority. At this time, our employees are working remotely.

Benefits Package:

The Commission is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package to its employees. The specific components and eligibility may vary based upon position classification, hours worked per week and other variables. Therefore, specific benefits for this position may be discussed as part of the interview and offer process.

This position is non-civil service. This position is an exempt position.

The overall benefits available include: paid vacation, sick and personal leave time, health, dental and vision insurance through the Commonwealth’s Group Insurance, and optional pre-tax Health Savings Account plans.

In addition, the Commission provides employees the opportunity to elect life insurance, long term disability insurance, deferred compensation savings, tuition remission and pre-tax commuter account plans, along with other programs.

The Commission employees also participate in the Commonwealth’s State Retirement Plan, which can become a defined benefit plan for those that both vest and subsequently retire from State service. Follow this link for additional retirement information: http://www.mass.gov/treasury/retirement/state-board- of-retire/.

Commitment to Diversity:

The Commission is committed to building a diverse staff across its entire agency and at all levels. The Commission is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Application Process and Deadline:

The Commission encourages interested candidates that meet the minimum requirements for experience and skills to apply for this position. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume by email no later than Tuesday, May 31, 2022. The application package should be submitted to:

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Please include the position title in the subject line: CCC – Associate General Counsel

Submissions are due by 5:00 pm (e-mail) on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, late submissions may be considered solely at the discretion of the Commission.

Notice of Required Background Check – Including Tax Compliance:

The Commission requires a background check on all prospective employees as a condition of employment.

Candidates should be aware of this requirement but should also know that such background check is not initiated until:

• A candidate is invited to a second or subsequent interview, and

• The candidate has signed the Background Check Authorization Form and related releases.

This background check includes a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, Federal IRS and Department of Revenue state tax compliance on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment.

Candidates with advanced degrees and professional licenses may have these credentials verified. Individuals other than those references provided by a candidate may be contacted while completing a full background and qualification check.

Those candidates invited to interview will be contacted by the Commission. Unfortunately, due to the anticipated high volume of applicants for this vacancy, we are unable to provide status updates to specific individuals.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to conduct comprehensive legal research, including the ability to analyze legal precedent and apply it to factual circumstances;
• Ability to develop and present clear, concise and correct legal arguments;


• Knowledge of the current state of the law and familiarity with cannabis-industry issues;


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;


• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions and addressing problems;
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling of confidential and sensitive information;


• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and attention to detail;
• Knowledge of state public records, open meeting and ethics laws;
• Outstanding organizational skills, which includes the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects under time constraints and with available resources;
• Ability to work independently, productively, and creatively in an evolving environment;
• Ability to meet expectations and accept personal responsibility for the work;


• Commitment to building constructive working relationships;


• Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to interact with people at all levels within the Commission, with entities and individuals regulated by the Commission, outside counsel, outside vendors, and members of the public; and
• Ability to work in and travel to the Commissions offices in Worcester and/or Boston.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited school of law and member in good standing with the Massachusetts bar;
• Minimum four-year experience practicing law, preferably with public-sector experience;
• Experience or familiarity with laws governing adult- or medical-use marijuana or a commitment to developing an expertise in this emerging area of the law;


• Experience or familiarity with state agencies, including commissions;


• Significant experience in civil or criminal litigation;
• Experience or expertise in managing caseloads and/or prosecuting cases;


• Experience or expertise in administrative law, and licensing and investigations;
• Knowledge and understanding of the conduct of informal and adjudicatory hearings;


• Experience or expertise in employment and labor law;


• Experience in or familiarity with contract and procurement law; and


• Strong experience using MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn state- and Commission-specific electronic systems.

Official Title
: Assoc General Counsel, CNB
Primary Location
: United States-Massachusetts-Worcester-2 Washington Square
Job
: Legal Services
Agency
: Cannabis Control Commission
Schedule
: Full-time
Shift
: Day
Job Posting
: May 2, 2022, 2:17:38 PM
Number of Openings
: 1
Salary
: 80,000.00 - 90,000.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator
: Erika White -
7744150200

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