Cannabis Technical Writer Regulatory Analyst Jobs

Description:

Vicente Sederberg LLP is not just a law firm that decided to jump into the cannabis space. We are a cannabis law firm, and we have been at the leading edge of cannabis law and policy since the inception of the regulated cannabis industry. We do not just help clients navigate cannabis and hemp laws and regulations — we help shape those policies, and we have an unparalleled track record of advancing the legal cannabis industry dynamically and responsibly. As Rolling Stone magazine put it, Vicente Sederberg LLP is "the country's first powerhouse marijuana law firm."

Our firm and many of our team members are widely recognized as leaders in cannabis law and policy. Vicente Sederberg LLP is ranked a Band 1 law firm by Chambers and Partners USA in its "Nationwide: Cannabis Law" practice category, and three of the firm's partners are individually ranked. Five of our team members were included in the National Law Journal's annual list of "Cannabis Law Trailblazers" in the first two years it was published, and Business Insider named Vicente Sederberg LLP one of "the top 7 law firms in cannabis, according to investors, startups, and major companies in the booming industry." We were also included in the 2020 list of "Top Cannabis Law Firms" compiled by the Green Market Report and Cannabis Law Report. Our firm serves local, state, federal, and foreign governments in drafting legislation and regulations.

We are looking for a Technical Writer & Regulatory Analyst to join the highly successful and passionate drafting Merit Licensing team. This position will be an integral member of the team and will provide persuasive content, creative writing, editing, and revisions to a variety of our client’s cannabis business applications.

We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverages 100% employer-sponsored for all full-time employees and their dependents. Life, AD&D, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance coverages are 100% employer-sponsored for all full-time employees as well. We also offer a 401k with a 4% company match, generous paid time off, and paid parental leave.

We are a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We warmly welcome individuals to our team from all different backgrounds and promote an accepting culture and environment. We especially strive to include those who have been historically disadvantaged.

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Essential Functions

• Draft persuasive content and creative narratives for cannabis business applications.
• Create and edit policy recommendations for government entities and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and manage business license application packages, including all narratives, disclosures, and supplementary documents for licenses and permits.
• Create, edit and maintain procedural documentation including, but not limited to SOPs and/or “how to” user guides and application guides.
• Create and maintain detailed work plans outlining the client’s project.
• Stay current with the state-wide regulations of medicinal and adult-use marijuana, noting the differences between various licensing authorities, staying abreast of the changing regulations, managing deadlines, and representing clients and the industry in the most professional manner, particularly in challenging situations and jurisdictions.
• Support quality assurance efforts; assemble documentation for audits and ensure that documentation is compliant with all regulations and requirements.
• Maintain documentation standards and keep abreast of current information by associating with professional individuals, groups, and events or by reviewing professional publications, newsletters, emails, and websites.
• Facilitate and maintain relationships with local and state officials for statutes, ordinances, and procedural clarification on routine matters.
• Serve as a Project Manager as needed for specific client(s) and client projects.
• Coordinate with attorneys and other team members to meet all deadlines and ensure client is kept up to date with new and upcoming deadlines.
• Work with assigned attorneys to keep clients informed of changing regulatory guidance that will impact their licensure.
• Escalate all legal questions and issues to the assigned attorney.
• Work with applicable team members to manage workflow and meet timelines, maintain department efficiency and help provide deliverables to the client.
• Contribute to the firm’s efforts to provide periodic feedback to agencies on how regulations are implemented.
• Prepare client files with relevant documents prior to calls/meetings.
• Prepare, review, format, and edit a variety of documents.
• Occasional legal research using Westlaw and cite-checking.

Education and Experience

• 2-4 years of writing experience, preferably in journalism or a legal field.
• Preference for 1-3 years of experience working in a licensed marijuana business.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies is a plus.
• Positive attitude and willingness to be a team player.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, ability to work with clients, the public, and individuals at all levels of the organization in a positive, collaborative manner.
• Exceptional organization skills, strong self-motivator with high attention to detail.
• Excellent time and deadline management skills in a fast-paced environment, able to juggle multiple projects and re-prioritize quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including familiarity with common legal terminology.
• Must be able to uphold the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality and exercise good judgment on day-to-day decisions.

Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position requires the employee to frequently sit and operate a computer and telephone with the ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you and to understand the speech of another person.
• General indoor office conditions in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Low noise levels that can increase to moderate during group discussion and/or operation of basic office equipment such as copiers or printers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Vicente Sederberg LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, 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 recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Technical Writer & Regulatory Analyst Job Functions Disclaimer

The above statement reflects the general functions of this job and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent in this role. The immediate supervisor may expand upon the above list if it is determined that additional duties fall within the partners' scope of responsibility.

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