Job Description:
Job Title: Licensing Manager
Department: Legal (Corporate Growth)
Reports to: Chloe Grossman, Director of Corporate Growth
FLSA Status: Full time exempt
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Location: Tallahassee or Remote
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist the Director of Corporate Growth with managing competitive licensing projects and day to day department activities
Manage technical writing team(s), set priorities and schedules, and serve as senior writer and editor
Ensure quality, accuracy, consistency, and compliance of all written application materials
Collaborate with internal and external partners to gather information needed for timely submission of license applications
Clarify, monitor, and research regulatory requirements related to licensing for internal and external stakeholders
Assist with building public and private partnerships in new markets
Assist with expeditious completion of requests by regulatory authorities for additional information, documentation, and key person disclosures
Represent the company in interactions with local and state government, community members, and potential partners as directed
Keeps department management appropriately informed of ongoing activity, issues, and changes
Assists with project management and task management as directed
Performs other duties as assigned
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree or higher in social sciences, humanities, business, or similar field
2+ years of competitive state cannabis licensing experience with a track record of success
2+ years of experience reading and interpreting cannabis laws and regulations
Prior law firm and/or cannabis consultant experience is preferred
Extensive knowledge of cannabis markets and cannabis business operations
Able to read, understand, and analyze laws, regulations, application requirements, and other materials
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Works well independently and as part of a team
Proven ability
Job Requirements:
to effectively manage priorities across projects and meet deadlines
Able to work independently with minimal supervision and also in a dynamic, fast-paced small team environment
Clear, concise, and professional communication in written and verbal formats; able to communicate across organizational levels
Self-starter with a “can do” attitude
High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe
ADDITIONAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must provide writing sample and list of prior licensing projects upon request
Must be willing to travel by plane
Must be willing to work extended hours as needed to meet approaching deadlines (following timely submission of a project, time off may be granted at manager’s discretion to reward for going above and beyond)
Must be able to pass a level 1 and level 2 background check and drug screening (cannabis/THC is EXCLUDED from drug screening)
Must possess the mental and physical capacities necessary to perform the job duties
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position (e.g., at a desk), often sitting for prolonged periods.
Must be able to move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
Must be able to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingers (e.g., typing).
Must have visual acuity with/without job aids to perform activities such as; reading, viewing a computer terminal, visual inspection involving small parts/details. Clarity of vision at 20 ft or more in day and night/dark conditions.
Must be able to spend long hours in front of a computer screen.
WORK SCHEDULE:
40+ hours weekly with flexible hours depending on department needs. Must be available to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet deadlines
Equal Opportunity Employer l Trulieve Supports a Drug Free Workplace