This role supports the Legal, Regulatory Compliance, and Government Affairs teams by overseeing all national licensing, regulatory, and administrative matters for the company, as well as other compliance and legal-related duties. Qualified individuals will have several years of high-level experience in a law firm, consulting, or in-house setting working on matters in a highly-regulated industry.

A demonstrated track record of independently handling regulatory compliance and licensure matters is required. The ideal candidate must have strong organizational skills, be able to work collaboratively to oversee multiple projects at once, and use analytical skills to solve complex problems under rigorous timelines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Independently oversee all aspects of cannabis regulatory matters and licensing applications, including changes of ownership and control, market expansion materials, relocations, and facility modifications.
• Draft RFP materials and help coordinate state and local application processes for new rounds of medical and adult-use cannabis license issuances.
• Provide regulatory support for M&A transactions and corporate securities filings.
• Manage responses to government investigations, regulatory disciplinary complaints, administrative appeals, and other legal proceedings.
• Serve as a resource to clarify, monitor, and research regulatory requirements for licensing matters nationally.
• Prepare and file legal and regulatory documents, including state/local license renewals, land use and zoning materials, local business permits, and tax registrations.
• Ensure all owners, officers, board members, and corporate agents remain properly licensed, registered, and undergo required training in all markets.
• Maintain a database and other reference materials related to regulatory, compliance, and licensure issues.
• Develop standardized documents and implementation tools for regulatory compliance plans and operational procedures.
• Assist with compliance audits and remediation of potential regulatory compliance issues as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Juris Doctorate or similar advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a legal, consulting, or regulatory affairs role required.
• Specific experience in the cannabis industry is a plus.
• Possess excellent problem-solving, time management, written, and verbal communication skills. 
• Highly organized and detail oriented. 
• Comfortable with a fast-paced environment and flexible to daily changes.