Assistant General Counsel - Regulatory & Multi-State Cannabis Compliance

At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we’re not just building businesses — we’re building the people who make them great. Our team partners with leading operators across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail to deliver world-class expertise in legal, finance, analytics, marketing, HR, and technology.

We’re looking for professionals who take pride in their work, move with purpose, and thrive in fast-changing environments. The kind of people who hold themselves to high standards, think creatively, and find satisfaction in solving hard problems.

When you join our team, you’ll work alongside some of the most experienced leaders in the industry — professionals who share their knowledge freely and lead by example. You’ll be challenged, supported, and trusted to take ownership of meaningful work that shapes the future of one of the fastest-growing industries in America.

Join our fast-paced, high-growth, mission-driven cannabis retail company as the Assistant General Counsel- Regulatory & Multi-State Cannabis Compliance. This is a hands-on, high-impact, leadership role based in Edina, MN.

The Assistant General Counsel- Regulatory & Multi-State Cannabis Compliance will work in our corporate headquarters located in Minneapolis. Join the most exciting and fastest growing industry in Minnesota! If you enjoy working with and talking about cannabis, this is the right job for you!  Enjoy a fun and collaborative environment with the largest discount on cannabis in the industry! Join our team today and start looking forward to coming to work doing something you love!

Key Responsibilities:

Cannabis Compliance & Licensing

• Oversee state and local cannabis license applications, renewals, and regulatory filings
• Monitor evolving cannabis laws and interpret their impact on business operations
• Advise internal stakeholders on compliant business strategies across cultivation, processing, transportation, and retail

Real Estate, Zoning & Construction

• Advise on land use, local zoning, conditional use permits, and variances
• Partner with our real estate and construction teams on lease negotiations, development agreements, and construction dispute resolution
• Support project approvals and entitlement processes with municipalities

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Coordinate with external counsel on active and threatened litigation
• Manage discovery and document production internallyregulations, and compliance best practices.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and early intervention practices

Employment & Labor Law

• Support internal investigations, employee disputes, and regulatory complaints (EEOC, DOL, etc.)
• Draft and review employment contracts, severance agreements, and arbitration clauses
• Advise on workforce structuring, onboarding, and labor law compliance across multiple states

Legislative & Regulatory Affairs

• Track cannabis-related bills and local policy developments
• Assist in preparing white papers, testimony, and bi-partisan strategic advocacy positions
• Support lobbying and coalition-building efforts in partnership with bi-partisan government affairs consultants

Corporate & Contract Law

• Draft, review, and negotiate service agreements, vendor contracts, and consulting agreements
• Assist in intercompany structuring, operating agreements, and IP protections

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and licensed in at least one US jurisdiction
• 2-10 years of legal experience, preferably some familiarity with cannabis regulations
• Experience with real estate, construction, or zoning law strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills—able to research regulatory issues and translate them into clear, actionable guidance
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines under tight timelines
• Professional discretion and commitment to confidentiality
• Proactive problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• Collaborative mindset—comfortable working alongside executives, franchisees, and external partners
• Must be willing to work 100% on-site in our Minneapolis Headquarters
• Ability to travel up to 25% of role between offices and regulated sites as needed
• Must commit to coming to work sober
• Successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• Minimum 21 years of age

Benefits and Compensation:

• Pay range between $100,000-$150,000
• Employee discount includes 50% off smokable cannabis products
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program offering exclusive discounts from top national retailers
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we believe great teams are built on trust, initiative, and follow-through. We invest deeply in our people — providing mentorship, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement across multiple sectors of the cannabis industry.

Here, you’ll be part of a high-performing culture that values precision, reliability, and continuous improvement. Every project is a chance to grow your skills, strengthen your leadership, and contribute to something that matters.

If you’re driven, resourceful, and ready to make an impact, we want you on our team. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Minnesota Cannabis Services.