Cannabis Corporate Counsel Real Estate Jobs

The Role

Green Thumb is excited to announce an opportunity for a Corporate Counsel position to be focused on further expansion of Green Thumb's cannabis businesses through real estate transactions. The position requires an organized, responsive, detail-oriented candidate with strong real estate skills and a deep knowledge of transactional work. This role will report to the Assistant GC – Real Estate and will be responsible for real estate and leasing transactions at Green Thumb and will provide legal support for Green Thumb's medical and adult use cannabis businesses across 17 manufacturing facilities and 75+ retail locations in 15 U.S. markets. The ideal candidate will (i) have 3+ years of experience as an attorney at a nationally-recognized law firm or as in-house counsel, (ii) have expertise in both commercial real estate acquisitions/dispositions and retail leasing, (iii) be a self-starter with excellent oral and written communication skills, and (iv) have a working knowledge of, or a passion for learning about, the cannabis industry.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate real estate documents in support of Green Thumb's retail and wholesale divisions, including leases and lease amendments, purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and others required to meet the company's real estate needs.
• Review title, survey, zoning reports, and other due diligence in connection with real estate transactions.
• Oversee the flow and progress of real estate deals, including keeping closing checklists and internal status reports up to date, preparing for closings and coordinating closing-related tasks, finalizing closing books, and keeping all electronic real estate files up-to-date and organized.
• Review existing lease agreements to address questions from Green Thumb's real estate, operations, and facilities teams; as needed, work with business counterparts and landlords regarding operational, maintenance, and other property-related issues.
• Collaborate with retail and wholesale business leads and other internal teams (such as accounting, risk management, tax, and compliance) to ensure the terms of all real estate and leasing agreements accurately reflect the current business needs and minimize risk to Green Thumb.
• Work with Assistant GC – Real Estate to continue developing a library of form documents, language, and processes for real estate transactions to increase in-house efficiencies.
• Support Assistant GC – Real Estate and Green Thumb's real estate team to ensure all dates and deadlines in real estate transactions are met.
• Manage outside counsel to ensure high-quality legal services in a fair economic value for Green Thumb.

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic record and Juris Doctorate from a major national law school with experience working at a nationally-recognized law firm or as in-house counsel.
• Licensed to practice law in IL or eligible for admission pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 716.
• 3+ years of real estate/leasing experience as an attorney.
• Strong drafting, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player who is proactive, a self-starter, and ready to roll up their sleeves and dig into the work.
• Strategic, detail oriented and self-motivated to provide high quality and timely work product in a fast-paced, complex, and highly regulated environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and provide practical and constructive legal advice; strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards; personal and professional integrity beyond reproach; unquestioned discretion in maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb.
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information.
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb.
• Must have a solid understanding of cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further this understanding and general knowledge of the industry.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

GTI prefers all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination at time of hire.

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Job detailsJob TypeFull-timeFull Job Description

GET TO KNOW JUSHI

We identify, evaluate, and acquire U.S.-based cannabis operations within each state to vertically integrate, produce, and distribute medical-grade cannabis formulations in the United States offering patients and customers premium, high-grade cannabis and related products.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Corporate Counsel – Real Estate will be integrated into a fast-paced, dynamic environment, supporting the company’s Legal Department, and helping to ensure that organization-wide business strategies, policies, and programs are developed and applied in full recognition of all legal implications and risks, including the formulation of internal policies to ensure compliance with applicable law. The Corporate Counsel – Real Estate will principally provide legal counsel in the areas of real property and related fields but will also assist in legal areas ranging from general corporate matters, corporate governance, employment, corporate compliance, litigation, and training.

• Providing timely and insightful advice and counsel to the leadership team on a wide variety of legal, regulatory, compliance, and governance matters
• Ensuring that the company conducts its multi-State business operations in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Researching unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes
• Supporting collaboration across the organization and ensuring a cohesive approach that supports the achievement of business strategies and goals
• Researching a broad range of legal-related issues, including zoning and entitlement issues, contractor disputes, and cannabis laws, rules and regulations
• Applying sound legal judgment and abiding by professional ethics.
• Providing strategic business and legal advice to develop a comprehensive, long-term approach to our relationships with key partners
• Developing, promulgating and enforcing appropriate company policies and processes to ensure compliance with laws and regulations applicable to its business
• Managing legal risks and assisting in managing business and disputes
• Participating in the development of corporate policies, procedures, and programs and provides counsel and guidance upon critical legal matters
• Collaborating with the company’s accounting and finance departments to manage regulatory affairs, corporate governance, and risk management initiatives
• Reviewing, drafting and/or negotiating a broad range of contracts and agreements for the business
• Developing strategic policies, processes and educational materials to minimize company legal exposure as well as educating and training company management on legal risks and ramifications
• Moving the organization forward by working collaboratively with colleagues to arrive at and implement short and long-term organizational decisions that utilize organizational, industry, and competitive knowledge
• Demonstrating excellent legal and business judgment and strategic thinking, along with the ability to work independently

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• JD from an accredited law school and an active bar license in good standing

• 3-5 years of professional work as an attorney
• Experience in negotiating and drafting real property purchase and sale agreements, sale-leaseback transactions, real property financing (including mortgages, collateralized loans and mezzanine financing) leases, equipment purchase and lease agreements, agreements with architects, contractors and other service providers, and other commercial transactions.
• Experience with zoning, entitlements, surveys, easements and other issues related to the company’s real estate portfolio
  
• Managing lease renewal process, including accurately identifying and maintaining data related to term expirations, renewal notice deadlines, termination and other material deadlines
• Experience creating and supporting legal processes and internal controls
  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage several simultaneous projects under deadline pressure
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience working in a cross-department, cross-functional role preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word required

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Jushi is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.

We offer benefit packages that may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short, and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k).

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