Legal Counsel

1 month, 3 weeks ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Legal
LeafLink

LeafLink

LeafLink partners with growing cannabis brands to simplify how retailers order the products they love online. The leading unified wholesale cannabis platform, LeafLink connects buyers and sellers for modern e-commerce, offering a one-stop shop for whol...

Pharmaceuticals
251-1K
Founded 2016
$479M raised

Description

  • Serve as a strategic legal partner on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters.
  • Act as a conduit to outside counsel and work with regulatory counsel on evolving compliance frameworks.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret commercial agreements, including customer contracts, banking and fintech services agreements, technology partnerships, and data licensing agreements.
  • Partner with Sales and Go-to-Market teams to support deal velocity, strategic initiatives, partnerships, corporate development opportunities, and new product launches.
  • Provide legal guidance across commercial transactions, regulatory matters, product development, privacy, employment, and corporate governance.
  • Build and maintain 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 while supporting business growth.
  • Stay current on legal developments affecting AI technologies.

Requirements

  • 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, with a combination of top-tier law firm and in-house experience preferred.
  • Experience with commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, or technology transactions.
  • Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
  • Experience advising companies operating in regulated industries, fintech, payments, SaaS, or technology businesses is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholders.
  • Impeccable written and oral communication skills for both legal and non-legal audiences.
  • New York or California Bar membership.
  • Broad legal knowledge across regulatory, contract, IP, privacy, consumer protection, and risk issues.
  • Ability to work quickly and independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO with no cap.
  • Robust stock option plan.
  • 5 days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
  • Competitive compensation.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Commuter benefits through a Flexible Spending Account.
  • Base salary range of $150,000 to $185,000 USD.

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