Do you have a legal background, and want to use that expertise to advise a fast-growing business on emerging legal issues? Are you creative and like to think on your feet? Do you want to shape the future of the cannabis industry? If so, then this role is for you.
Eaze is the leading cannabis technology company, using sophisticated logistics and technology to provide fast delivery of a broad variety of cannabis products.
If you choose to accept this mission, you will work with some of the most innovative legal, growth, marketing, operations, and product teams out there. The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for drafting and negotiating Eaze’s commercial contracts, leading complex corporate and commercial deals, and managing Eaze’s other corporate matters, including IP and corporate governance.
The successful Corporate Counsel will:
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Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial agreements, including licensing agreements, vendor contracts, marketing agreements, consulting contracts, terms of service, NDAs, and more
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Lead and support Eaze’s corporate and commercial development activities, including equity financings, M&A, acqui-hires, and strategic partnerships
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Assist in all other aspects of Eaze’s corporate work, including corporate governance, IP, employment, internal policy and controls, privacy, and data protection
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Manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently, with a team-oriented approach
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Supervise outside counsels and vendors in a variety of corporate projects
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Provide legal support to and work with internal teams on various legal matters
Our Ideal Candidate:
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4-5 years of relevant corporate and commercial legal experience at a law firm or in-house at a technology company
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Expertise in commercial contracting and leading corporate deals
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J.D. with excellent credentials; Admission to the bar (CA preferred)
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Comfortable making judgment calls, spotting issues, and escalating to the team when necessary
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Outstanding writing, research, interpersonal, and presentation skills
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Exceptional attention to detail and ability to review and draft legal documents
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Excellent negotiating skills on both financial/commercial and legal issues
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, challenging environment where decisions you make will have a large impact
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Agility to work cross functionally to implement legal strategy and solutions
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Teamwork mentality and enthusiasm to help others