Cannabis In House Counsel Vertically Integrated Cannabis Jobs

Job details
Salary
$65,000 - $70,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Number of hires for this role
1
Qualifications

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  • Legal Drafting: 1 year (Preferred)

  • Legal Research: 1 year (Preferred)

  • Bar (Preferred)

  
  

Full Job Description

In House Counsel - Vertically Integrated Cannabis

TweedLeaf – Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO

Company Overview

Founded in 2009, we are a vertically integrated cannabis company operating in Colorado. Our core value is to provide the best possible product and experience to our customers across all our product categories. We are successful and cash flow positive. Our expertise ranges from cannabis cultivation, manufacturing and retail.

Compensation

Initial salary range is $65,000-70,000.

Role Overview

We are looking for our first In-House Counsel, a leader who can become an integral part of our organization and grow with our company. The ideal candidate is proactive, innovative and passionate, able to initiate best practices, build teams, and find answers when it appears there are none.

The winner will be a leader with executive presence, as well as the people skills to build relationships with our employees in the field, government regulators, and industry innovators.

Role Responsibilities

Lead Business Development and file new application opportunities

Create best practices and manage the most efficient processes for supporting daily operations, such as commercial contracts, vendor agreements, NDAs, and employment agreements

Advise CEO and senior management on existing and pending new laws

Manage litigation, outside counsel, and litigate most company matters in court in house rather than use outside counsel where possible. Must be experienced at litigation, including taking depositions and conducting oral argument.

Lead on important corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and growth-related opportunities that may include entering the public markets.

Proactively identify and execute opportunities for the law department to add value to the enterprise.

Represent the company before regulatory bodies, and/or manage experts in specific jurisdictions who will be doing so.

Role Requirements

A J.D. in excellent standing from and ABA accredited law school.

3+ years of legal experience.

Experience at a publicly traded company a plus, but not required.

The people and leadership skills to eventually build a best-in-class legal department.

Preference for candidates with working knowledge and understanding of regulations pertaining to the cannabis industry; Will consider non-industry experts, but with a bias towards attorneys who have worked within highly regulated environments.

Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Commercial operations/transactions experience preferred.

Candidate must be a self-starter, flexible to work in a collaborative structure and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Candidate must be culturally aligned and passionate about the growth of legal cannabis generally.

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year. Opportunity for stock options once company goes public, target being by end of 2021 for completion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

COVID-19 considerations:Extensive cleaning and plan in place at all company facilities.

Experience:

• Legal Drafting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Legal Research: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Experience:

• litigation: 5 years (Preferred)
• maritime law: 5 years (Preferred)
• general counsel: 5 years (Preferred)
• real estate: 5 years (Preferred)

Company's website:

• www.tweedlife.com

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

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