Head of Legal, LeafLink
$185-245k
+ Stock option
Wholesale marketplace for legal cannabis
Open for applications
Wholesale marketplace for legal cannabis
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$185-245k
+ Stock option
101-200 employees
Company mission
To provide growing cannabis businesses with the tools they need to manage their businesses more effectively and accelerate growth.
Role
Who you are
- This position requires a hands-on attorney who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment, balancing risk management with practical business solutions, and contributing as both a lawyer and strategic partner
- The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems in highly regulated industries and can contribute both as a lawyer and a businessperson to LeafLink’s growth
- You work collaboratively and maintain excellent customer service
- You have the ability to work quickly and independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- You have significant experience in drafting, negotiating and interpreting commercial and transaction agreements relating to SaaS, FinTech products and services, master services, data licensing, technology, and general commercial transactions
- You have broad legal knowledge that enables you to spot and resolve a variety of legal issues in upcoming product offerings (e.g., regulatory, contract, IP, privacy, consumer protection, risk); and an ability to identify and clearly communicate practical, risk-based solutions
- You show curiosity and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get into the details of novel and complex business models
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar
- 5–8 years of legal experience, including a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Experience advising companies operating in regulated industries, fintech, payments, SaaS, or technology businesses is strongly preferred
- New York or California Bar membership
What the job involves
- LeafLink is seeking a business-minded and pragmatic Head of Legal to help lead the company’s legal and compliance function during a critical stage of growth
- This role will report to the CEO and work closely with the executive leadership team across product, engineering, finance, operations, and go-to-market teams
- The Head of Legal will play a central role in supporting the company’s strategic initiatives, advising on regulatory matters, managing commercial relationships, mitigating risks, and providing insight on all contracts and other legal matters
- You'll serve as a strategic legal partner to leadership across the company on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters
- Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer order forms, SaaS agreements, fintech services, technology partnerships, and data licensing agreements
- Support strategic initiatives including partnerships, corporate development opportunities, and new product launches
- Work with outside regulatory counsel to help navigate evolving regulatory frameworks and support the company’s compliance obligations
- Provide practical legal guidance across a range of areas including commercial transactions, regulatory matters, product development, privacy, employment, and corporate governance
- Maintain and improve standard contract templates, policies, and legal workflows
- Support board and investor governance matters, including preparation of board materials and minutes
- Manage and mentor a small legal team (currently two team members) and coordinate work with outside counsel
Our take
Cannabis is the most widely produced and consumed drug in the world, but until relatively recently this market remained underground. An increasing number of US states, however, are opting to legalize cannabis, opening up a highly lucrative market opportunity that businesses are looking to capitalize on.
LeafLink has cemented its position as one of the major supply chain players in the growing legal cannabis market, connecting suppliers with retailers through its wholesale eCommerce marketplace. Currently, it commands over half of the US cannabis market, as well as having strong VC backing, and surpassing the $1B transaction threshold.
Since 2016, it has helped over 12,000 companies in 37 states build relationships, process payments, and ship products to retail, and it isn't slowing down any time soon. The company acquired Leaf Trade and Dama Financial, putting it in an even greater leadership position within the cannabis industry. Now the company looks set for an even greater future.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
74% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Feb 2023
$100m
SERIES D
Jul 2021
$40m
SERIES C
Total funding: $229m
Company benefits
- Healthcare, dnetal, and vision coverage
- 401k plan
- Company equity
- Unlimited PTO + 5 days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Learning and development stipend
Company HQ
Financial District, New York, NY
Leadership
Ashwin Raj
(CEO)Previously President & CEO at ezCater,Executive Vice President at Lyft,Director at Amazon Payments and was the Vice President of Global Products at Visa.
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