Cannabis Corporate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and long-term disability保险

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Pension plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in New York, NY seeks a Cannabis Corporate Associate with 5–8 years of cannabis law experience, focusing on corporate matters, commercial transactions, and contracts.

Responsibilities include representing cannabis clients in formations, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, and agreements; drafting and negotiating contracts and other corporate documents; and performing due diligence and risk assessment on cannabis transactions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Education

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

Job description

Job OverviewA law firm seeks a Cannabis Corporate Associate in New York, New York. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience in cannabis law, focusing on corporate law, commercial transactions, and contracts.

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 New York or eligibility to waive in.

Skills

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

Benefits

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