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Senior Counsel
ABOUT THE ROLE
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
ABOUT THE ROLE
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 with cross-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
- Competitive salary
- Unlimited paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- 12 weeks paid parental leave after 1 year of employment
- 100% employer paid premiums for health insurance for employee/75% paid for dependents
- 401k (U.S.) with up to 3.5% employer match
- Pet insurance
- Flexible work schedule
- 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.
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 is the 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 is possible 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
Salary will be adjusted based on geographic location.
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 is possible 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
Salary will be adjusted based on geographic location.
- $203,000 - $260,000
