Attorney 5 - 20102672

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 76,184 - 103,071; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental/Vision benefits

Paid time off

Education & Development

Job summary

State of Ohio, Department of Commerce in Columbus, OH, seeks an Attorney 5 for Cannabis Compliance. The position supports licensing and regulation of medical and non-medical cannabis programs, and coordinates with the Attorney General’s office on prosecutions.

Responsibilities include investigating enforcement, handling hearings, and guiding inspectors; requires Ohio Bar admission and supervisory experience. Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

Qualifications

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and enforce compliance with Cannabis Control regulations.
• Attend and manage 119 hearings and appeals.
• Provide in-house counsel guidance to compliance inspectors and supervisors.

Skills

Attorney/Legal

Code Enforcement

Compliance Enforcement

Adaptability

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Education

Ohio Bar Admission

18 months licensed attorney experience

6 months supervisory experience

Job description

Job Description - Attorney 5 - 20102672 (26000474)

Attorney 5 - 20102672 ( 26000474 )

Organization

Commerce

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

Riffe Tower 77 South High Street Concourse Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : Pay range 15, step 1: $43.09/hr.

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8:00am - 5:00pm

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Attorney/Legal

Technical Skills : Code Enforcement, Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills : Adaptability, Customer Focus, Problem Solving

The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce
is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most.

As the states chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service.

Commerce is comprised of nine operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans.

Job Description

The Division of Cannabis Control oversees the state of Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program Patient & Caregiver Registry and the non-medical cannabis program. This includes licensing and regulating marijuana cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and testing laboratories that serve both the medical and non-medical programs. Licensed cultivators and processors are required to send a sample from each batch or lot of cannabis to a licensed testing laboratory to ensure the cannabis is compliant with Division rules and does not contain any harmful contaminants prior to being transferred to a dispensary for a sale to a patient or consumer.

The Division is seeking candidates to fill an Attorney 5 role in Compliance. The Attorney 5 will perform the following duties which include, but are not limited to:

• Works with Cannabis Control Compliance staff to investigate and enforce compliance
• Works 119 hearings and appeals
• Provides in-house counsel and direction to compliance inspectors and supervisors in investigations of a variety of cannabis facilities
• Acts as a liaison with the Attorney General’s office to prosecute cases
• Assists in the preparation of Notices of Violation, administrative charges, settlement agreements, and corrective action plans.

The Division of Cannabis Control oversees the state of Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program Patient & Caregiver Registry and the non-medical cannabis program. This includes licensing and regulating marijuana cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and testing laboratories that serve both the medical and non-medical programs. Licensed cultivators and processors are required to send a sample from each batch or lot of cannabis to a licensed testing laboratory to ensure the cannabis is compliant with Division rules and does not contain any harmful contaminants prior to being transferred to a dispensary for a sale to a patient or consumer.

• Works with Cannabis Control Compliance staff to investigate and enforce compliance
• Works 119 hearings and appeals
• Provides in-house counsel and direction to compliance inspectors and supervisors in investigations of a variety of cannabis facilities
• Acts as a liaison with the Attorney General’s office to prosecute cases
• Assists in the preparation of Notices of Violation, administrative charges, settlement agreements, and corrective action plans.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.