First-In-House General Counsel — Build the Legal Function

BeLeaf Medical; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health coverage

Family health coverage (dependents 50%

401(k) with company match

Paid time off: 20 days + personal days

10 holidays

Bar dues & CLE reimbursement

Annual bonus program

First in-house GC role

Job summary

BeLeaf Medical, Missouri's leading vertically integrated cannabis operator, seeks its first in‑house General Counsel to build the legal function from the ground up. You’ll advise the CEO on contracts, real estate, employment, and strategic decisions across cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensaries.

You’ll handle first‑draft work, manage outside counsel, and shape governance, compliance, and risk for the licensed entities as the company scales in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with bar eligibility in Missouri
• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience with breadth across contracts, real estate, and employment law
• Experience as a generalist—in-house or lean legal team with broad client-service scope
• Ability to produce polished near-final work independently and judge escalation needs

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and leases across lines of business
• Lead preliminary due diligence for potential M&A and license transfers
• Partner with HR on employment law matters including terminations and investigations
• Oversee litigation management and coordinate with outside counsel as needed
• Provide governance, risk mitigation guidance, and regulatory interpretation to leadership

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Strategic business advice

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

BeLeaf Medical, Missouri's leading vertically integrated cannabis operator, seeks its first in‑house General Counsel to build the legal function from the ground up. You’ll advise the CEO on contracts, real estate, employment, and strategic decisions across cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensaries.

You’ll handle first‑draft work, manage outside counsel, and shape governance, compliance, and risk for the licensed entities as the company scales in a dynamic market.