Legal Counsel, LeafLink
$150-185k
+Stock option plan
Wholesale marketplace for legal cannabis
Be an early applicant
Wholesale marketplace for legal cannabis
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$150-185k
+Stock option plan
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
- The ideal candidate must be a confident self-starter who can prioritize and lead multiple tasks and responsibilities with agility, efficiency, and a dose of good humor
- The ideal candidate is an organized self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems in a highly regulated industry
- 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
- A problem solver with a "let’s get it done" attitude combined with a willingness to roll up your sleeves and pitch in where needed
- Team player with a curiosity and 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
- At least 3-5 years of legal experience, a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience preferred with exposure to commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, or technology transactions
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the desire and ability to develop productive and collaborative working relationships with multiple stakeholders across LeafLink
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
- Impeccable written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with legal and non-legal audiences at all levels of the organization
- Experience advising companies operating in regulated industries, fintech, payments, SaaS, or technology businesses is preferred
- Excellent at understanding complex topics as well as finding streamlined solutions to complex issues that address appropriate levels of risk
- New York or California Bar membership
What the job involves
- LeafLink is seeking a business-minded and pragmatic Corporate Legal Counsel to join our legal function during a critical stage of growth
- This role will report to the Head of Legal and work cross-functionally with leaders across product, engineering, finance, operations, and go-to-market teams
- This individual supports LeafLink’s business by providing legal advice regarding compliance with laws, corporate governance, and customer and partner contract management
- They will partner closely with teams across LeafLink to support the company’s growth, innovation, and governance by advising on all aspects of corporate law and governance matters
- Individual supports Leaflink’s business by providing legal advice regarding compliance with laws
- 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
- 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
- Serve as a strategic legal partner on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters
- Serve as conduit to outside counsel to field relevant matters
- Work with outside regulatory counsel to help navigate evolving regulatory frameworks and support the company’s compliance obligations
- Draft, review, negotiate and interpret commercial agreements including enterprise customer contracts, banking and fintech services agreements, technology partnerships, and data licensing agreements
- Partner closely with Sales and Go-to-Market teams to support deal velocity and provide practical legal guidance and support strategic initiatives including partnerships, corporate development opportunities and new product launches
- Provide practical legal guidance across a range of areas including commercial transactions, regulatory matters, product development, privacy, employment, and corporate governance
- Build and maintain our commercial legal infrastructure, including contract templates, playbooks, process improvements and legal workflows
- Support board and investor governance matters, including preparation of board materials and minutes
- Identify and escalate legal risks appropriately while supporting business growth
- Stay current on legal developments affecting AI technologies
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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