In-House Counsel

An industry leading cannabis and greenhouse operation based in Maryland is immediately seeking a skilled Corporate Attorney to join their legal team. Built on three generations of family greenhouse-growing expertise, the company combines traditional agricultural knowledge with modern cultivation technology to produce cannabis, nursery products and produce. Their operations span across cultivation, post-harvest, extraction, manufacturing, packaging, and distribution, and focus on safe, clean, and consistent products. The ideal candidate must be an expert in general corporate transactions, including corporate contracts, M&A, and business formation/dissolution. They must also possess knowledge of corporate financing structures such as Reg D, debt-raise, and debt-equity financing.

Intangible:

This is a one-of-one opportunity to advance your career. With more than 200+ personnel across their business segments, this family farm is growing fast and embracing the boom of the recreational and medical cannabis. If you are an ambitious corporate attorney with 5+ years of experience in complex transactional matters, do not hesitate to apply. This opportunity is a springboard for any attorney looking to build a long-term career in-house, with a company on the cutting edge of agriculture, food science, and distribution.

Core Skills:

The ideal candidate must be an expert in general corporate transactions, including corporate contracts, M&A, and business formation/dissolution. They must also possess knowledge of corporate financing structures such as Reg D, debt-raise, and debt-equity financing. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, and display the ability to communicate across the org chart. The legal team works in real time with operations personnel, c-suite leadership, and outside partners to manage a portfolio of business entities, so active communication and the ability to collaborate is paramount. Candidates will work hand-in-hand with the General Counsel, but must be able to tackle projects autonomously and show initiative to learn the business.

This role is located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland and provides an amazing opportunity for attorneys in major markets (DC, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, etc) to achieve a better quality of life, while still being stimulated in their work.

Responsibilities:

• Corporate transactions, including corporate contracts, M&A, and business formation/dissolution
• Corporate financing structures such as Reg D, debt-raise, and debt-equity financing
• Advising and managing numerous business segments on compliance and regulatory matters
• On-site corporate governance and real time support on legal/operational issues

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school and an active bar license (no specific jurisdiction required)
• 5-10+ years of experience
• Great communication skills and the ability to collaborate with personnel across the entire org chart
• Creative problem solving and the enthusiasm to tackle emerging issues in real time
• Smart & sharp worker who can operate autonomously
• Ambitious legal professional with desire to grow their career in-house
• Dispensary, grow-op, or argro-distribution experience highly preferred
• Above average salary structure
• Bonuses & comprehensive benefits package