Cannabis Corporate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability保险

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Albany, NY, seeks a Cannabis Corporate Associate with 5–8 years of cannabis law experience focused on corporate matters, commercial transactions, and contracts. Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities are essential to manage multiple clients and deadlines.

You will work with a team of attorneys to navigate evolving state and local cannabis regulations, structuring deals, and providing comprehensive legal solutions to clients in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Represent cannabis clients in transactions including entity formation, M&A, joint ventures, financing, and commercial agreements.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, operating agreements, shareholder agreements and other corporate documents.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessment related to cannabis transactions.
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local cannabis laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and industry professionals to provide comprehensive legal solutions.

Skills

Cannabis law drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Cannabis Corporate Associate in Albany, New York. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience in cannabis law, focusing on corporate law, commercial transactions, and contracts. They should possess strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines effectively.

Duties

• Represent cannabis clients in transactions, including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, and commercial agreements.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other corporate documents.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessment related to cannabis-related transactions.
• Stay up to date on federal, state, and local cannabis laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and industry professionals to provide comprehensive legal solutions.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent technical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other practice areas to provide comprehensive solutions to clients.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Pension plan.