Strategic Compliance Director — Cannabis Regulation

Texas Original; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation seeks a Director of Compliance to lead regulatory strategy and agency interfaces. You will own the regulatory program end-to-end, coordinating with DPS and DEA, and oversee diversion prevention, CAPA, and documentation across cultivation, manufacturing, and retail locations.

Candidate must have a JD and 5+ years in regulated environments, with 3+ years in leadership. Travel across Texas is required and strong executive communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and Texas bar eligibility.
• 5+ years in regulatory compliance or enforcement in a heavily regulated industry.
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical procedures.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy, enforcement readiness, and interface with DPS/DEA.
• Manage inspections, audits, investigations, and information requests.
• Oversee diversion prevention and inventory-integrity program.
• Develop and monitor CAPA plans and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain regulatory records and coordinate reporting and renewals.
• Direct investigations into inventory discrepancies and compliance concerns.
• Build and lead the compliance function across departments.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal interpretation

Regulatory liaison

Leadership

Executive communication

Agency enforcement

Multi-site oversight

Risk management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) / law degree

Job description

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation seeks a Director of Compliance to lead regulatory strategy and agency interfaces. You will own the regulatory program end-to-end, coordinating with DPS and DEA, and oversee diversion prevention, CAPA, and documentation across cultivation, manufacturing, and retail locations.

Candidate must have a JD and 5+ years in regulated environments, with 3+ years in leadership. Travel across Texas is required and strong executive communication is essential.