Senior Counsel

Leafly; United States; Remote; USD 203,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis sector seeks a Senior Counsel to provide legal advice and support on various matters, including compliance and advertising. This position involves leading the legal team and working closely with cross-functional business teams to ensure governance and risk management. With substantial experience required, this role offers competitive compensation, a fully remote work environment, and an opportunity to make an impactful contribution in a rapidly growing industry.

Benefits

Unlimited paid vacation

Paid sick leave

401k with employer match

12 weeks paid parental leave

Fully remote work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years as a practicing lawyer, preferably with cannabis regulatory experience.
• 3+ years leading a legal team in a tech or cannabis business.
• Active state bar required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage legal risks, ensure compliance with cannabis advertising.
• Review, draft and negotiate agreements and documents.
• Provide guidance on intellectual property and litigation matters.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

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The Senior Counsel is a role for a highly driven, experienced generalist lawyer responsible for providing legal advice and support on cannabis law, compliance, advertising and marketing, technology, software and vendor agreements, privacy and general corporate matters.The role will report directly to the CEO.The Senior Counsel will lead the Legal team and be a member of the Senior Leadership Team at the Company.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Identify and manage legal risks and develop and implement legal strategies to mitigate those risks
• Cannabis and hemp advertising, content, marketing and promotions compliance and review
• Review, draft and negotiate a variety of agreements and documents, including technology transactions, strategic partnerships, software and cloud services agreements, licensing, event and sponsorship agreements, advertising agreements, and vendor agreements
• Review and prepare documentation and internal policies for risk management, privacy, consumer protection and other legal issues
• Advise on legal issues related to intellectual property, data privacy, and cybersecurity
• Provide training and guidance to other members of the legal team and other stakeholders on legal matters
• Manage claims and litigation with the support of outside counsel
• Provide training and guidance to business stakeholders on legal matters
• Independently lead partnerships with key stakeholders and work closely withcross-functional business teams to support strategy implementation and growth, while ensuring appropriate governance and controls are in place
• Assess both legal risk and business impact of decisions, advise on governance matters and assist with Board meeting preparation (i.e. agendas, committee materials)

WHAT YOU BRING

• 8+ years as a practicing lawyer, preferably with cannabis regulatory and advertising experience
• 3+ years leading a legal team/department, preferably in an e-commerce or cannabis business
• Deep understanding of regulated industries and e-commerce marketplaces
• An eagerness for hands-on experience, a deep interest in the cannabis and tech space, and a desire to practice as a generalist
• Astute and practical problem-solver with highly motivated results-oriented approach
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work well independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with all internal stakeholders and outside counsel
• JD from an accredited law school and active state bar
• In-house experience at a high-growth tech or cannabis company a plus

WHAT LEAFLY OFFERS

• Unlimited paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• 12 weeks paid parental leave after 1 year of employment
• 401k (U.S.) with up to 3.5% employer match
• Fully remote work environment

ABOUT LEAFLY

Leafly is on a mission to empower consumers, retailers, and brands in the cannabis space. Built as a strain database more than a decade ago, Leafly has since grown into the leading legal cannabis marketplace in the U.S. helping over 100 million annual visitors discover the right cannabis for them and buy it from local dispensaries, for pickup or delivery.

What’s more, Leafly isthe world’s largest trusted resource for cannabis education, information, news, and trends. From our extensive strain database and Cannabis 101 to our flagship Jobs Report and Social Impact hub, Leafly plays a vital role in destigmatizing cannabis and helping consumers understand the power the plant can play in their own lives. We also partner with other mission-driven organizations to build a more just and equitable industry for all.

But here’s what you really want to know: a career at Leafly is exciting, rewarding, and ripe with opportunities for growth. We value creative thinkers, and offer competitive salary and benefits, excellent perks, incredible work culture, and the promise that you’ll never be bored. As a company, we’ve done some pretty amazing things—but none of it ispossible without the amazing people who make up our team. If you join us, you can be sure that you’ll be joining a strong, innovative, and passionate group of individuals on a mission to change the world for the better.

The job description is representative of typical duties and responsibilities for the position and is not all-inclusive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned in accordance with business needs. Prior cannabis convictions are not an automatic disqualifier. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. A background check will be conducted after a conditional offer of employment is extended.

Seattle Pay Range

$203,000-$260,000 salary per year

Salarywillbe adjusted based on geographic location.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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