Temporary Junior Associate Legal Counsel

Overview

This is a temporary opportunity to join a legal team in the cannabis industry, providing coverage during a maternity leave. The initial engagement is expected to last approximately 4–6 months, with potential consideration for a permanent position based on business needs and performance.

The role involves supporting various corporate and regulatory legal matters to ensure compliance with industry regulations while facilitating business growth. It offers hands-on experience in cannabis regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and transactional law within a fast-growing, vertically integrated cannabis company operating across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the formation, structuring, and ongoing management of corporate entities.
• Support due diligence efforts for potential mergers and acquisitions, including document review and organization.
• Review, draft, and negotiate various contracts such as vendor agreements, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Prepare and submit state regulatory filings to ensure compliance with applicable cannabis laws and regulations.
• Conduct legal research on corporate, compliance, and regulatory matters affecting the cannabis industry.
• Support corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records and drafting resolutions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance aligned with business objectives.
• Assist senior attorneys with other legal matters as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1-3 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate law or regulatory compliance; cannabis industry experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of corporate entity structures and governance.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a rapidly changing industry.

Location

The company is headquartered in Phoenix and operates across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and Louisiana.