Regulatory Associate Attorney Job in Boston, MA Near Me - 156451 | BCGSearch.com

Regulatory Associate Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location Massachusetts - Boston

Job ID RFRM156451

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 2 - Max. 4 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas Government and Government Relations

2019-05-11 05:15:15

Boston office of our client seeks regulatory associate attorney with 2-4 years of experience practicing law within the cannabis or other highly regulated industry. The candidate will be responsible for managing client cases and resolving regulatory and licensing issues on behalf of clients. Will also maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry laws and regulations, perform legal research, and provide updates to and regularly consult with Senior Associate(s) and Partners. Focus on various issues involving federal, state, and local cannabis laws and implementing regulations. Advise cannabis businesses to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for cultivating, processing, testing, transferring, marketing, and selling cannabis products, including advising businesses with respect to the intersection of federal, state, and local laws. Oversee state-level license applications for adult-use and medical cannabis facilities and coordinating with staff to accomplish client goals in a timely manner. Monitor changes to regulations and ordinances applicable to the cannabis industry. Advise clients concerning cannabis regulatory compliance and assessing regulatory risk. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of rapidly evolving state and local cannabis laws in Massachusetts and updating team members on relevant developments in laws. Develop standardized documents and designing and implementing compliance plans, operational guides, compliance checklists, standard operating procedures, and recommendations pertaining to a variety of regulations. Provide practical legal advice and support on business matters in a fast-paced environment. Act as a liaison with government regulatory bodies and administrative agencies on behalf of clients regarding product issues, inspections, and inquiries. Participate in rule-making processes, including drafting comments to regulators. Answer complex compliance questions incorporating nuanced areas of state, local, and federal law and providing insight on enforcement and policy trends. Review packaging, labeling, and marketing materials for compliance. Advise and consult with all levels of the organization including senior leadership to identify critical legal issues, assess potential legal options, and provide individuals and teams with an analysis and range of possible legal solutions. Contribute to the firms success by continuously improving client relations, profitability, productivity, and the collective expertise in cannabis law and the industry that defines firm. Attend company sponsored events or networking groups. Must be a licensed attorney in practicing state(s). Comprehension of Massachusetts cannabis regulations is preferred.

The candidate should have a Juris Doctorate degree. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with clients, the public, and individuals at all levels of the organization in a positive, collaborative manner. Passion for providing unparalleled client service is essential. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, NetDocs, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, DocuSign, and Clio are preferred. Exceptional organization skills and strong self-motivator with high attention to detail are needed. Excellent time and deadline management skills in fast-paced environment and the ability to juggle multiple projects and reprioritize quickly and efficiently. Are essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are needed. Must be able to uphold highest standards of discretion and confidentiality and exercise good judgment on day-to-day decisions.

Founded a decade ago, this national cannabis law firm provides legal and policy services to cannabis and hemp businesses, ancillary companies, investors, and governmental bodies. The attorneys have years of extensive experience working with businesses, advocates, and government officials on a wide variety of legal and policy matters and have helped governments shape regulations at the local, state, and national levels. Many members of the team are widely recognized as leaders in cannabis law and policy and frequently appear in national and local media. The firm is ranked by Chambers and Partners in the USA as Nationwide: Cannabis Law, also was included in the 2020 list of Top Cannabis Law Firms compiled by Green Market Report and Cannabis Law Report. The firm provides a supportive and stimulating culture, and opportunities for long-term personal and professional development. The firm's benefits include health insurance, 401 (K), employee equity incentive plan, paid time-off and holidays, fitness membership reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee referral program, and ongoing professional development and coaching.

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