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LeafLink

The Cannabis Industry's Wholesale Platform

Head of Legal

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 2016H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Salary

$185K - $245K / year

Seniority

Lead

Postgraduate Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• 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

Job Requirements

  • 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

Benefits

  • Flexible PTO - you’re going to be working hard so enjoy time off with no cap!
  • A robust stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in LeafLink’s success
  • 5 Days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - giving back is important to us and we want our employees to prioritize cultivating a better community
  • Competitive compensation and 401k match
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
  • Commuter Benefits through our Flexible Spending Account

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