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Inhouse Corporate Attorney - Startup

Job ID: 3284
Company: Yorkson Legal
Location: New York, NY 10017
Salary: $150,000 a year
Number of Vacancy: 1
Employment Type: Not Specified
Posted: 30+ days ago

Job Description:

New York based holding company that owns substantial stakes in the cannabis industry seeks a Corporate Attorney. Ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in a law firm environment in addition to experience working at a start up company.

Salary up to 150k plus considerable C-share Profit Interest

Must have experience working on matters of corporate governance and with a board of directors. Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and related FASB revenue recognition guidelines. Broad, overview experience in intellectual property law, including patent law, licensing of IP rights and IP due diligence

The Corporate Attorney will review and negotiate proposals, letters of intent, term sheets and conditions, and statements of interest with respect to proposed transactions.

Responsibilities include:
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating company contracts, requests for proposals and other legal documents

Negotiating and drafting contractual agreements

Developing the organization's policies on industry-specific issues, corporate governance or regulatory affair

Serves as a legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and joint venture

Juris Doctor and Admission to the NY bar required

Please email resumes to RBurstein@Yorkson.com for review.