<h2 style="color: #004053; text-align: center;">COMPANY OVERVIEW</h2>
Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.&nbsp; &nbsp; Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.&nbsp; &nbsp; At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.&nbsp; &nbsp; If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!
<h2 style="color: #004053; text-align: center;">MISSION STATEMENT</h2>
At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
JOB SUMMARY
Cresco Labs is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our legal department as Counsel, Commercial Operations to play a key role on the team that is responsible for facilitating and driving all aspects of our business, from cultivation through extraction, manufacturing, distribution and sales. This position will report to the Senior Counsel, Commercial Operations and will also work with the General Counsel and Legal leadership to effectuate our strategic mission to make Cresco Labs the most important company in cannabis.&nbsp;
The ideal candidate will have experience in the business-as-usual as well as business critical legal issues of a consumer-packaged goods company.&nbsp; This role will be heavily involved in the day-to-day commercial contracting work of the company (both supply and demand side).&nbsp; Additional job duties will include the full scope of support provided by the Commercial Operations division of the Legal Department and include, but are not limited to, marketing and ad-copy review, licensing and distribution agreements, and commercial insurance.&nbsp; Experience with contract lifecycle management tools, particularly Ironclad as well as IP management software, particularly Clarivate, is desirable.&nbsp;&nbsp;
CORE JOB DUTIES&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Draft and negotiate various complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, MSaaS, IP licensing agreements, staffing agreements, distribution agreements, sales agreements, and purchase agreements</li>
<li>Support and assist on intellectual property (TM and patent), government affairs, and privacy regulation compliance (CANSPAM, TCPA, HIPAA, CCPA, etc.)</li>
<li>Leveraging Cresco Labs’ contract lifecycle management tool, Ironclad, to automate legal processes and embed legal risk management into the tool to provide self-service functionality to the business</li>
<li>Provide legal advice to the business in support of commercial contracting initiatives</li>
<li>This person will possess a strong business partner mindset and be able to deliver brilliant execution under tight deadlines and while managing several workstreams simultaneously.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Partner with global cross-functional teams on various projects</li>
<li>Additional responsibilities will include stakeholder management, law firm management, regulatory compliance, and persuasive yet technical drafting</li>
</ul>
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>JD required and active license to practice</li>
<li>3-5 years of commercial legal experience with a preference for candidates with previous in-house experience. Familiarity with product liability, state and federal privacy laws is preferred</li>
<li>Team player with the ability to proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams</li>
<li>Ability to work independently to drive projects to completion</li>
<li>Strong analytical skills and ability to think through critical information, make informed recommendations, and problem-solve</li>
<li>Flexible, self-starting and hard-working</li>
<li>Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and changing environment, with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously</li>
<li>Desire to grow and be in a role that develops over time</li>
<li>Excellent written and oral presentation skills</li>
<li>Ability to model Cresco's Values: Stewardship, Ownership, and Leadership</li>
</ul>
BENEFITS
Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&amp;D.&nbsp; We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.&nbsp; Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.
COMPENSATION&nbsp;
In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the estimated range of compensation is $120,000 - $130,000 + bonus eligible.&nbsp;Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
<ul>
<li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ca3n6-0-0">Must be 21 years of age or older to apply</li>
<li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="ca3n6-0-0">Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

## **COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate
operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and
manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and
most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations
nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a
welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on
their cannabis journey.  
  
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize
cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis
industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our
fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus
on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures
that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal
opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own
businesses in cannabis.  
  
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis
industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring
legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and
professionalism.  
  
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our
team today!

## **MISSION STATEMENT**

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on
regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our
operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the
highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting
the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the
same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

**JOB SUMMARY**

Cresco Labs is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our legal department as
Counsel, Commercial Operations to play a key role on the team that is
responsible for facilitating and driving all aspects of our business, from
cultivation through extraction, manufacturing, distribution and sales. This
position will report to the Senior Counsel, Commercial Operations and will
also work with the General Counsel and Legal leadership to effectuate our
strategic mission to make Cresco Labs the most important company in cannabis.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the business-as-usual as well as
business critical legal issues of a consumer-packaged goods company.  This
role will be heavily involved in the day-to-day commercial contracting work of
the company (both supply and demand side).  Additional job duties will include
the full scope of support provided by the Commercial Operations division of
the Legal Department and include, but are not limited to, marketing and ad-
copy review, licensing and distribution agreements, and commercial insurance.
Experience with contract lifecycle management tools, particularly Ironclad as
well as IP management software, particularly Clarivate, is desirable.  

**CORE JOB DUTIES  **

  * Draft and negotiate various complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, MSaaS, IP licensing agreements, staffing agreements, distribution agreements, sales agreements, and purchase agreements
  * Support and assist on intellectual property (TM and patent), government affairs, and privacy regulation compliance (CANSPAM, TCPA, HIPAA, CCPA, etc.)
  * Leveraging Cresco Labs’ contract lifecycle management tool, Ironclad, to automate legal processes and embed legal risk management into the tool to provide self-service functionality to the business
  * Provide legal advice to the business in support of commercial contracting initiatives
  * This person will possess a strong business partner mindset and be able to deliver brilliant execution under tight deadlines and while managing several workstreams simultaneously.  
  * Partner with global cross-functional teams on various projects
  * Additional responsibilities will include stakeholder management, law firm management, regulatory compliance, and persuasive yet technical drafting

**REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS   **

  * JD required and active license to practice
  * 3-5 years of commercial legal experience with a preference for candidates with previous in-house experience. Familiarity with product liability, state and federal privacy laws is preferred
  * Team player with the ability to proactively collaborate with cross-functional teams
  * Ability to work independently to drive projects to completion
  * Strong analytical skills and ability to think through critical information, make informed recommendations, and problem-solve
  * Flexible, self-starting and hard-working
  * Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced and changing environment, with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  * Desire to grow and be in a role that develops over time
  * Excellent written and oral presentation skills
  * Ability to model Cresco's Values: Stewardship, Ownership, and Leadership

**BENEFITS**

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits
including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program,
FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer
eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include
annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our
employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may
vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

**COMPENSATION**  

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the estimated range
of compensation is $120,000 - $130,000 + bonus eligible. Final offer details
and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but
not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills,
experience and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss
with your recruiter during the interview process.

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

  * Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
  * Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry 

_Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be
considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status._

