Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory & Multi-State Cannabis Compliance

MN Cannabis CompanyMinneapolis, MN, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory & Multi-State Cannabis Compliance

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We are seeking a strategic, sharp, and agile Assistant General Counsel to support our rapidly growing portfolio of cannabis operations across multiple states, including Minnesota, Washington, Oregon, Florida, and Iowa. This individual will be a key player within our newly built in-house legal department, focused on ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal risk, and enabling expansion across the cannabis supply chain — from real estate and construction to retail and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities :

Cannabis Compliance & Licensing

Oversee state and local cannabis license applications, renewals, and regulatory filings
Monitor evolving cannabis laws and interpret their impact on business operations
Advise internal stakeholders on compliant business strategies across cultivation, processing, transportation, and retail

Real Estate, Zoning & Construction

Advise on land use, local zoning, conditional use permits, and variances

Partner with our real estate and construction teams on lease negotiations, development agreements, and construction dispute resolution

Support project approvals and entitlement processes with municipalities

Litigation & Dispute Management

Coordinate with external counsel on active and threatened litigation

Manage discovery and document production internally regulations, and compliance best practices.

Develop risk mitigation strategies and early intervention practices

Employment & Labor Law

Support internal investigations, employee disputes, and regulatory complaints (EEOC, DOL, etc.)

Draft and review employment contracts, severance agreements, and arbitration clauses

Advise on workforce structuring, onboarding, and labor law compliance across multiple states

Legislative & Regulatory Affairs

Track cannabis-related bills and local policy developments

Assist in preparing white papers, testimony, and bi-partisan strategic advocacy positions

Support lobbying and coalition-building efforts in partnership with bi-partisan government affairs consultants

Corporate & Contract Law

Draft, review, and negotiate service agreements, vendor contracts, and consulting agreements

Assist in intercompany structuring, operating agreements, and IP protections

Qualifications :

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed in at least one US jurisdiction

2-10 years of legal experience, preferably some familiarity with cannabis regulations

Experience with real estate, construction, or zoning law strongly preferred

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills—able to research regulatory issues and translate them into clear, actionable guidance

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines under tight timelines

Professional discretion and commitment to confidentiality

Proactive problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments

Collaborative mindset—comfortable working alongside executives, franchisees, and external partners

Must be willing to work 100% on-site in our Minneapolis Headquarters

Ability to travel up to 25% of role between offices and regulated sites as needed

Must commit to coming to work sober

Successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check

Minimum 21 years of age

Benefits and Compensation :

Pay range between $100,000-$150,000

Employee discount includes 50% off smokable cannabis products

Health, Dental and Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Discount Program offering exclusive discounts from top national retailers

Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4 / 20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Retail

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