Assistant General Counsel

Department: Compliance/Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oregon - Clackamas

Reporting To: General Counsel

Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way

Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.

-Make a Mark

-We Blaze Our Own Trail

-Brand First

-We Mean Business

Summary

The Assistant General Counsel is responsible for conducting legal research, investigating relevant facts, managing correspondence with external parties, coordinating with internal teams, and drafting documents at the direction of the General Counsel. Additionally, this position monitors new and evolving regulations affecting current and future products and business strategies, ensuring clear and timely communication of pertinent information to the appropriate departments.

A successful candidate will have a proven track record within the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, demonstrating familiarity with product development, marketing, and regulatory landscapes and the ability to interpret and consistently apply rapidly evolving regulations and laws in a manner that supports Wyld’s growth, compliance and strategic advantage.

In-Office Requirement: This position is not remote; regular in-office attendance is required to ensure close collaboration with internal teams and active participation in company operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Legal Department at Wyld plays a critical role in ensuring the company not only complies with but exceeds governmental and industry standards across multiple states, while safeguarding Wyld’s legal and business interests at both the state and national levels.

Research, analyze, and accurately summarize sources of regulation, including applicable constitutions, statutes, regulations, articles, bulletins, and treaties concerning cannabis regulation in each state and at the national level
Organize documents for license applications and assist the Expansion Team when identifying new markets to ensure a smooth entry into any market
Attend educational workshops, rulemaking committees, legislative hearings, trade association meetings, and other public hearings affecting the cannabis industry or relevant to our corporate structure and strategy to gather information on how any proposed or actual changes affect our employees and our business
Manage legal projects including contract review, litigation, administrative tasks, internal audits and investigations, and reviewing SOPs
Coordinate with all departments and executive team on projects on a case-by-case basis
Day-to-day corporate and cannabis compliance responsibilities, working closely with General Counsel to ensure the ongoing health of the Company
Prepare, review, and update reference factsheets for daily use and review by Executive Team and Expansion Team
Able to conduct and respond to interviews, investigations, and depositions.
Manage, coach, and develop junior staff.
Provide feedback, performance management discussions, and disciplinary action as needed for team management.
Additional duties & responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: Bachelor's degree from a four-year college (Juris Doctorate)
Experience: 3-5 years of experience in work of a comparable character.
Regulatory Experience: Prior experience in the cannabis industry or similar highly regulated industries is strongly preferred, with an ability to navigate complex and evolving legal frameworks while ensuring ongoing compliance.
Legal Research: Has experience in investigating complex legal issues; critically thinking through ramifications of thought processes and applying/advising on best course of action.
Leadership & Collaboration: Candidates must have experience managing people and be skilled at collaborating across diverse teams, including lawyers, non-lawyers, and operational leaders, to drive effective legal and business discussions.
Problem Solving: Must be capable of responding to rapidly evolving regulations and laws and apply them consistently on a daily basis and in a manner that benefits the Company.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft office, data analysis, and Google Apps
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Active Bar License Preferred
Language Skills: Must be able to effectively and concisely communicate in English, both verbally and written, with impeccable spelling and grammar, organized sentence structure, and coherent thought
Critical Thinking: Must be able to quickly research and accurately apply regulatory guidance to changing circumstances
Math Skills: Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required
Must obtain all applicable state required: permits, licenses, and certifications

Benefits

As an exempt employee, you'll receive a competitive wage of $140,000-$180,000k/yr, paid biweekly, 11 paid holidays, 120 hours of PTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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