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Compliance Officer

At Solstice, the Compliance Officer is responsible for the analysis and oversight of regulatory compliance. The cannabis industry in Washington State is regulated by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board, and the Initiative 502 rules. The Compliance Officer will be responsible for knowing and understanding these rules intimately, keeping up with changes, and working with the company’s legal team to best effectuate regulatory compliance throughout operations.

This position asks for a consistently positive, friendly, and assertive manner with team members, regulators, retailers, leadership, and the broader team. Compliance can feel like a hinderance to some, so it’s vital that this person have an effective way of communicating lack of compliance and in an effort to best effect full compliance. An organization in our type of growth mode needs to have exceptional human resources to help support a quick-paced, and sometimes chaotic, start-up environment.

Compliance Officer Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

· Understand I-502 rules and regulations completely and keep up with any updates/changes

· Develop and implement an effective company-wide compliance program

· Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them

· Draft, revise, and update company policies related to compliance

· Proactively audit processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses

· Work with management team to ensure current and future projects are evaluated from a compliance standpoint

· Evaluate business activities and assess compliance risk

· Collaborate with external auditors when needed

· Collaborate with and leverage legal team to ensure compliance program efficacy

· Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation

· Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices

· Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance

· Keep updated on internal standards, process changes, and business goals

Qualifications & Requirements:

· Experience in risk management

· BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or related field

· Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards

· Superior attention to detail

· Strong communication and teamwork skills – ability to express oneself clearly both verbally and written

· Experience working with Google Suite and Excel

· Ability to work non-traditional schedule as required

· Ability to work in and thrive in a sometimes chaotic startup environment

· Professional certification (e.g. Certification Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) is a plus

Physical Requirements / Other:

· Environment will consist primarily of office, but will also spend time in indoor/greenhouse/field cultivation facilities, warehouse or distribution environment, as well as out-door elements on a frequent basis

· Must be able to stand, walk, sit; use hands or finger to, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear

Compensation:

We offer a competitive package that rewards strong performance and is results focused. In addition, there will be objectives and milestones mapped with growth factors that quantify the potential income earned each fiscal year.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:We operate under our Level-3 protocol at both of our locations which includes: observing temperature checks, physical distancing, and mandatory mask wearing within the facilities.

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Company's website:

• solsticegrown.com

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