Description:
At Harvest, we are in the business of improving people’s lives. We bring our purpose to life by creating life-enhancing experiences in the communities we serve, navigating our business lines with excellence, and dedicating ourselves to shaping the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. As a team that connects, enlightens, and empowers, Harvest is looking for leaders who are inspired by our vision and wish to grow with us as we continue our national expansion. If you too would like to improve people’s lives, we’d like to learn more about you.
WHY HARVEST
The Harvest Way is defined by our people. We are committed to our values and have created a culture of trust, but we also remember to have fun. Here are a few more reasons why Harvest is a great place to be:
- Attractive insurance benefits and options
- Paid time off
- Professional development and employee engagement initiatives
We believe in building a diverse team, and we strive to make our company a welcoming space where everyone can make an impact on Harvest’s success. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds to join us.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES *
Harvest is seeking a corporate transactions lawyer to join our in-house legal team as a key contributor in our rapidly growing and expanding national medical cannabis organization. The Assistant General Counsel will work under the direction of our General Counsel and with other Assistant General Counsel. Scope of responsibilities include a full range of commercial transactions and agreements, M&A work, general operational issues, real estate contracts and transactions, corporate governance, and business formations. Other duties may include:
- Consulting with management in all business areas.
- Advising the company on corporate transaction matters.
- Advising the company on marketing and public relations matters.
- Advising the company on corporate governance and Board of Director matters.
- Advising the company on internal and external audit matters.
- Advising the company on ancillary product administration, licensing, and legal requirements.
- Keeping informed of industry- and state-specific regulations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place.
- Advising the company on and managing outside counsel for ongoing business issues as needed; patent and trademark matters; litigation and employment law matters.
- Managing legal, compliance and licensing groups.
- Participate in ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
- Work collectively and respectfully with other team members from all department and business units.
- Additional duties as assigned by management.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS *
- Arizona Bar membership is required.
- Solid and substantive experience and thorough understanding of how to effectively structure, negotiate, and document leases, operating agreements, purchase agreements, and other corporate business agreements and ancillary lease and business agreement documents.
- Knowledge of Arizona’s cannabis legislation, or similar legislation in other states, is desirable, though not required.
- Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to positively influence people; must be capable of effectively interacting at all levels in the organization.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to manage high stress situations, and to be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it.
- Excellent academic record and success in a corporate law environment, excellent written and oral communication skills, and leadership capabilities.
- If necessary, ability to work 7 days per week and to be flexible with schedule, including travel.
- At least 21 years of age and authorized to work in the US, proper employment documentation, reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.
- Throughout extended periods, must be capable of sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, bending, or walking throughout the work day. Must be capable of working in front of a computer for extended periods of time based on job duties listed above.
EDUCATION *
- The above requirements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, and this job description may be amended at any time. Required experience, training, or educational requirements shall be as indicated or as deemed acceptable by Harvest management.