Corporate Attorney

The Corporate Attorney will specialize in corporate formation & governance, private placement offerings, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial contracts for businesses in the regulated cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics industries. This role involves counseling clients on corporate transactional matters within highly regulated industries. This role will involve managing basic and mid-level transactions and providing support to corporate partners in connection with complex transactional work. 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on corporate matters related to the cannabis, hemp, psychedelics and emerging consumer product industries, along with associated regulatory guidance associated with the transactional work.
• Advise clients on corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private placement financing, corporate governance, and corporate structuring.
• Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations, ensuring clients remain compliant with evolving industry standards.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and corporate documents.
• Stay informed on developments in cannabis, hemp, and psychedelics regulations, including conflicts between state and federal laws.
• Assess legal risks, anticipate regulatory challenges, and develop strategic solutions for clients.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on corporate law and regulatory compliance, providing guidance to both clients and internal stakeholders.
• Participate in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group and contribute to business development efforts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. state, with preference for jurisdictions relevant to the firm’s client base.
• 5-10 years of experience practicing corporate law in regulated industries.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to counsel clients and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing clients and transactions from signing to closing.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Work Environment and Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The position requires frequent sitting and use of a computer and telephone, with the ability to see details at close range.
• Requires clear verbal communication skills and the ability to understand spoken information.
• General indoor office conditions in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Low noise levels, which may increase to moderate during meetings or operation of office equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Vicente LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by law.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or activities and may be modified at any time.