Cannabis Corporate Associate

Cannabis Corporate AssociateLocation: Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, or New York CitySalary: $145,000 - $215,000Perks: Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Life & Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Pension Plan, Paid Time OffWe are a top law firm with over 200 years of experience, serving clients from Toronto to Palm Beach across the U.S. and Canada. With more than 230 attorneys working across dozens of practice areas, we've earned recognition in Chambers USA, the National Law Journal's NLJ 500, and BTI Brand Elite's Best-Branded Law Firms report, along with numerous individual rankings in Best Lawyers' "Best Law Firms" and "Best Lawyers in America."What You Will Be DoingAs a Cannabis Corporate Associate, you will:Represent cannabis clients in transactions, including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing, and commercial agreementsDraft and negotiate contracts, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other corporate documentsConduct due diligence and risk assessment related to cannabis-related transactionsStay current on federal, state, and local cannabis laws and regulationsCollaborate with other attorneys and industry professionals to deliver comprehensive legal solutionsWhat You Need5+ years of experience in cannabis law, corporate law, commercial transactions, and contractsExceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skillsStrong interpersonal skills and business acumenPreferred: experience as lead attorney on corporate business transactions, with demonstrated cannabis transaction experienceJ.D. from an accredited law schoolStrong academic credentialsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work collaboratively across practice areasWe would consider candidates that have strong relevant experience that are passionate about this practice area on a candidate by candidate basis. What's In It for You$145,000 - $215,000 base salaryComprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long Term Disability)Flexible Spending Account401(k) and pension planPaid Time OffDirect client ownership on transactional matters in a growing practice area