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Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory & Multi-State Cannabis Compliance

Minneapolis, MN

Join our fast-paced, high-growth, mission-driven cannabis retail company as the Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory & Multi-State Cannabis Compliance. This is a hands-on, high-impact, leadership role based in Minneapolis, MN.

The Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory & Multi-State Cannabis Compliance will work in our corporate headquarters located in Minneapolis. Join the most exciting and fastest growing industry in Minnesota! If you enjoy working with and talking about cannabis, this is the right job for you!  Enjoy a fun and collaborative environment with the largest discount on cannabis in the industry! Join our team today and start looking forward to coming to work doing something you love!

 

Key Responsibilities:

Cannabis Compliance & Licensing

  • Oversee state and local cannabis license applications, renewals, and regulatory filings
  • Monitor evolving cannabis laws and interpret their impact on business operations
  • Advise internal stakeholders on compliant business strategies across cultivation, processing, transportation, and retail

Real Estate, Zoning & Construction

  • Advise on land use, local zoning, conditional use permits, and variances
  • Partner with our real estate and construction teams on lease negotiations, development agreements, and construction dispute resolution
  • Support project approvals and entitlement processes with municipalities

Litigation & Dispute Management

  • Coordinate with external counsel on active and threatened litigation
  • Manage discovery and document production internally
    regulations, and compliance best practices.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and early intervention practices

Employment & Labor Law

  • Support internal investigations, employee disputes, and regulatory complaints (EEOC, DOL, etc.)
  • Draft and review employment contracts, severance agreements, and arbitration clauses
  • Advise on workforce structuring, onboarding, and labor law compliance across multiple states

Legislative & Regulatory Affairs

  • Track cannabis-related bills and local policy developments
  • Assist in preparing white papers, testimony, and bi-partisan strategic advocacy positions
  • Support lobbying and coalition-building efforts in partnership with bi-partisan government affairs consultants

Corporate & Contract Law

  • Draft, review, and negotiate service agreements, vendor contracts, and consulting agreements
  • Assist in intercompany structuring, operating agreements, and IP protections

 

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed in at least one US jurisdiction
  • 2-10 years of legal experience, preferably some familiarity with cannabis regulations
  • Experience with real estate, construction, or zoning law strongly preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills—able to research regulatory issues and translate them into clear, actionable guidance
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines under tight timelines
  • Professional discretion and commitment to confidentiality
  • Proactive problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
  • Collaborative mindset—comfortable working alongside executives, franchisees, and external partners
  • Must be willing to work 100% on-site in our Minneapolis Headquarters
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of role between offices and regulated sites as needed
  • Must commit to coming to work sober
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check
  • Minimum 21 years of age

 

Benefits and Compensation:

  • Pay range between $100,000-$150,000
  • Employee discount includes 50% off smokable cannabis products
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Program offering exclusive discounts from top national retailers
  • Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

 

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