Cannabis Land Use Zoning Associate Attorney Jobs

Cannabis Law Firm Seeking a Land use/Zoning Associate Attorney

If you are an experienced land use/zoning attorney looking for a new challenge and are interested in working in the burgeoning Massachusetts cannabis industry, then this posting may be for you! The Mensing Group LLC is Massachusetts’ first, and only, homegrown law firm exclusively dedicated to representing cannabis businesses seeking to open and operate an adult-use or medical cannabis establishment. Focusing on local permitting and state licensure, The Mensing Group LLC is seeking applications from qualified attorneys with 2-5 years of direct experience for a position focusing primarily on land use and zoning matters.

Special permits, often including a site plan review, amongst other local permits are typically one of the first steps a cannabis business has to take in order to receive licensure from the Cannabis Control Commission. The Associate may also be tasked with assisting with the required community outreach meeting, negotiating the host community agreement, and drafting standard operating procedures to support the state application. The Mensing Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. We are a fast-paced, growing firm, and there is a unique opportunity to advance quickly if you come to the table with the requisite land use/zoning skills and a solid knowledge base on all things cannabis.

Remote work with flexible hours. Compensation to be commensurate with experience.

2-5 years of land use/zoning permitting experience as an attorney is required. Experience appearing before municipal boards, while not required, will be especially beneficial for the Associate position. Applicants to provide CV and a legal writing sample. Please note that because of the volume of applications we are expecting, you will only hear back if you are selected for an interview.

Requirements:

• J.D. and license to practice law in Massachusetts
• 2-5 years of local permitting legal work in land use and zoning
• Utmost professionalism, attention to detail, and can quickly and consistently provide high-quality work
• Meticulous reader and precise writer of the English language
• Client-service orientation and skill-set
• A relentlessly friendly individual with a sense of humor will succeed in this position
• A thick skin! Cannabis, even in the legal context, carries a stigma, be prepared to deal with prohibitionists and negative attitudes

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable – follow-through is key
• A People Person – enjoys frequent interactions with clients, citizens, and municipal staff
• Adaptable/flexible – enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented – would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent – enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative – prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
• High stress tolerance – thrives in a high-pressure environment. Deadlines cannot be missed!

Job Type: Part-time

Compensation: $60,000-75,000, depending on experience

Experience:

• Land use/zoning: 2 years (Required)

Education:

• JD (Required)

License:

• Massachusetts Bar License (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• Fully Remote, must periodically appear at local hearings in Massachusetts

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• A true opportunity for advancement and significant responsibility

Job Types: Full-time

Salary: $60,000-75,000, depending on experience

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday with municipal appearances in the evenings

Work Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

License/Certification:

• Massachusetts Law License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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