Weedmaps
Commercial Counsel (Hybrid or Remote)
Weedmaps, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Commercial Counsel
Overview
:
We are looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our amazing Legal team! Our Legal Department takes an active role in guiding the direction and structure of our strategic initiatives, products, and commercial arrangements. We are a team of generalists who bring deep knowledge in our areas of expertise while handling the breadth of legal issues that Weedmaps encounters. You will focus your efforts on various commercial matters, including being the lead attorney on technology and marketing transactions and providing guidance on new product lines and corporate transactions. You will collaborate with business partners throughout the organization to help them navigate the complex legal landscape at the intersection of technology and cannabis.
The Impact You'll Make:
Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret commercial agreements with our vendors, partners, and customers.
Provide advice and counsel on matters relating to data privacy and security, including data of users, consumers, employees, and third parties, the negotiation and drafting of data privacy agreements, data privacy requirements for websites, social media, apps, connected products, e-commerce, customer relationship management, and Weedmaps’ various products and services, and all laws relating to data privacy and security in the multiple jurisdictions where Weedmaps operates, including the US, Canada, and the EU.
Create and improve processes, agreements, document templates, and policies.
Assist in updating the Weedmaps privacy policy and terms of use.
Advise business partners on business and legal issues and risks, company policies, and business strategy.
Become a cannabis law subject matter expert for multiple geographical regions and provide advice and counsel regarding these laws.
Identify potential compliance vulnerability and risk areas, and develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve problematic issues.
Conduct research regarding legal and compliance issues affecting Weedmaps’ businesses, translating complex laws and regulations into practical advice and solutions.
What you've accomplished:
Minimum of 5 years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience, ideally working at or advising technology companies.
Strong background drafting and negotiating commercial transactions, especially inbound and outbound technology licensing transactions.
Knowledge of global privacy and consumer protection laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially those relevant for ad tech and Internet companies.
Experience advising clients in heavily regulated industries.
JD degree and active membership in at least one US state bar.
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability and willingness to quickly develop expertise in legal and regulatory areas to meet the needs of our dynamic business.
Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Talent for thinking creatively to find practical solutions to complex issues.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple matters.
Sophisticated interpersonal skills, including developing strong internal relationships, influencing others, and working as part of cross-functional teams and in partnership with team members at all levels of the organization.
Able to manage and oversee outside counsel, paralegals, business associates, and other team members.
Passion for startup-like environments and technology.
The base pay range for this position is $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year.
2024 Benefits for Full-Time, Regular Employees:
Physical Health benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision:
Employee - employer paid premium 100%
Company contribution to a HSA when electing the High Deductible Health Plan
For plans that offer coverage to your dependents, you pay a small contribution
Mental Health benefits:
Free access to CALM app for employees and dependents
Employee Training
Mental Health seminars and Q&A sessions
Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary up to $250,000
401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match contribution)
Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
Supplemental, voluntary benefits
Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings - including a company contribution
FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Family planning/fertility
Identity theft protection
Legal access to a network of attorneys
Paid parental leave
Why Work at Weedmaps?
You get to work at the leading technology company in the cannabis industry.
You get to play a meaningful role in helping to advance cannabis causes, including helping improve the lives of patients who rely on the benefits of cannabis.
You get an opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry.
You get to work on challenging issues in a collaborative environment that encourages you to do your best.
You get to work in a casual and fun environment; no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!
Generous PTO and company holidays.
Numerous opportunities and tools to learn and grow your professional skills.
Endless opportunities to network and connect with other Weedmappers through speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights, and much more!
Weedmaps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion and religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
About Weedmaps:
WM Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years.
Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business’ tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at
www.weedmaps.com
.
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Overview
:
We are looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our amazing Legal team! Our Legal Department takes an active role in guiding the direction and structure of our strategic initiatives, products, and commercial arrangements. We are a team of generalists who bring deep knowledge in our areas of expertise while handling the breadth of legal issues that Weedmaps encounters. You will focus your efforts on various commercial matters, including being the lead attorney on technology and marketing transactions and providing guidance on new product lines and corporate transactions. You will collaborate with business partners throughout the organization to help them navigate the complex legal landscape at the intersection of technology and cannabis.
The Impact You'll Make:
Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret commercial agreements with our vendors, partners, and customers.
Provide advice and counsel on matters relating to data privacy and security, including data of users, consumers, employees, and third parties, the negotiation and drafting of data privacy agreements, data privacy requirements for websites, social media, apps, connected products, e-commerce, customer relationship management, and Weedmaps’ various products and services, and all laws relating to data privacy and security in the multiple jurisdictions where Weedmaps operates, including the US, Canada, and the EU.
Create and improve processes, agreements, document templates, and policies.
Assist in updating the Weedmaps privacy policy and terms of use.
Advise business partners on business and legal issues and risks, company policies, and business strategy.
Become a cannabis law subject matter expert for multiple geographical regions and provide advice and counsel regarding these laws.
Identify potential compliance vulnerability and risk areas, and develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve problematic issues.
Conduct research regarding legal and compliance issues affecting Weedmaps’ businesses, translating complex laws and regulations into practical advice and solutions.
What you've accomplished:
Minimum of 5 years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience, ideally working at or advising technology companies.
Strong background drafting and negotiating commercial transactions, especially inbound and outbound technology licensing transactions.
Knowledge of global privacy and consumer protection laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially those relevant for ad tech and Internet companies.
Experience advising clients in heavily regulated industries.
JD degree and active membership in at least one US state bar.
Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability and willingness to quickly develop expertise in legal and regulatory areas to meet the needs of our dynamic business.
Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Talent for thinking creatively to find practical solutions to complex issues.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple matters.
Sophisticated interpersonal skills, including developing strong internal relationships, influencing others, and working as part of cross-functional teams and in partnership with team members at all levels of the organization.
Able to manage and oversee outside counsel, paralegals, business associates, and other team members.
Passion for startup-like environments and technology.
The base pay range for this position is $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year.
2024 Benefits for Full-Time, Regular Employees:
Physical Health benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision:
Employee - employer paid premium 100%
Company contribution to a HSA when electing the High Deductible Health Plan
For plans that offer coverage to your dependents, you pay a small contribution
Mental Health benefits:
Free access to CALM app for employees and dependents
Employee Training
Mental Health seminars and Q&A sessions
Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary up to $250,000
401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match contribution)
Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
Supplemental, voluntary benefits
Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings - including a company contribution
FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
Pet Insurance
Family planning/fertility
Identity theft protection
Legal access to a network of attorneys
Paid parental leave
Why Work at Weedmaps?
You get to work at the leading technology company in the cannabis industry.
You get to play a meaningful role in helping to advance cannabis causes, including helping improve the lives of patients who rely on the benefits of cannabis.
You get an opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry.
You get to work on challenging issues in a collaborative environment that encourages you to do your best.
You get to work in a casual and fun environment; no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!
Generous PTO and company holidays.
Numerous opportunities and tools to learn and grow your professional skills.
Endless opportunities to network and connect with other Weedmappers through speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights, and much more!
Weedmaps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion and religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
About Weedmaps:
WM Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years.
Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business’ tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at
www.weedmaps.com
.
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