Assistant General Counsel, Corporate

3 months ago

Chicago, United States Green Thumb Full time

About Us

Green Thumb Industries, Inc. is a leading vertically integrated public cannabis company with 20 manufacturing facilities, 98 open retail locations and operations across 14 U.S. markets. Established in 2014, Green Thumb employs approximately 4,700 people and serves millions of patients and customers each year. With a focus on innovation, corporate governance, and strategic growth, we are seeking an experienced corporate attorney to join our legal team as Assistant General Counsel, specializing in M&A, corporate transactions, and investments.

Why Join Us?


At Green Thumb Industries, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most innovative and impactful projects in the cannabis industry. You will collaborate with a passionate team, be at the forefront of an evolving legal landscape, and play a pivotal role in the company’s strategic growth

The Role


We are seeking an Assistant General Counsel with at least 7 years of combined private practice and in-house experience in corporate transactions, strategic partnerships, M&A, and corporate governance to join our dynamic legal team. The Assistant General Counsel will serve as the lead corporate attorney for M&A, investments, and transactional matters, providing legal advice to the C-Suite, General Counsel and Strategic Investment team. This role will manage high-value transactions including mergers and acquisitions, private investments, strategic partnerships, and compliance with senior debt facility. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and managing complex multi-jurisdictional transactions in a highly regulated industry. The candidate will work closely with the Strategic Investments team, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic execution of our national business strategy.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the principal corporate attorney advising on all M&A, investment, and corporate transactional matters, ensuring compliance with corporate governance and regulatory standards.
  • Lead the negotiation, drafting, and execution of M&A transactions, including merger agreements and asset purchases.
  • Manage transactions from start to finish, including term sheets, organizing and managing the due diligence and closing processes, drafting definitive transaction documents, working cross-functionally with business leaders to prepare for closing, executing the closings, and supporting post-closing integration processes
  • Direct and manage strategic investments, including equity and debt financing transactions (preferred and non-preferred equity, SAFEs, convertible notes, secured/unsecured debt).
  • Work closely with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of acquired businesses and partnerships.
  • Oversee transaction regulatory compliance processes, including Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) filings and state-specific regulatory approvals.
  • Collaborate with the finance, accounting, and executive leadership teams to ensure adherence to debt covenants and transaction reporting requirements.
  • Manage external counsel and provide oversight on key corporate legal matters as needed.
  • Manage a junior M&A attorney and other legal staff within the corporate transactions team.
  • Provide corporate governance support, including preparing written consents and resolutions, and otherwise assisting in managing the corporate books and records for the Company and its subsidiaries.
  • Manage corporate governance processes and work with teams of paralegals and compliance professionals to ensure strict corporate governance standards are met
  • Support the Company’s subsidiary formation and management
  • Assist business clients with contract and other commercial disputes that may arise, working with appropriate legal colleagues and directly with outside counsel, as needed.
  • Provide practical commercial and legal advice to facilitate operational decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Perform special assignments or projects, without significant supervision, as assigned by the General Counsel

Qualifications

  • JD degree and at least one state bar admission in good standing.
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in general corporate matters, with a demonstrable history of leading mergers and acquisitions, investments, partnerships and commercial contract negotiations.
  • Strong background in negotiating and closing complex transactions, particularly in regulated industries (experience in cannabis is a plus).
  • Experience with managing debt facilities and compliance with financial covenants.
  • A desire to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with exceptional organizational and planning skills, capable of handling multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously.
  • Strong working knowledge of corporate governance rules and standards.
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated business and financial acumen with a voracious learning mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Prior experience managing other attorneys


Additional Requirements

  • Must pass any and all required background checks
  • Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

As a Green Thumb team member, you will have access to excellent benefits and incentives including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discount
  • Mental Health Programs
  • 401(k)
  • Daily Pay
  • Supplemental Insurance
  • Perks Marketplace
  • Flexible Spending Account / Health Spending Account
  • And much more
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