Our Story:
Story Cannabis was built by misfits on a mission — people bold enough to shift the cannabis narrative and create something better. Founded in 2021 by industry veterans, Story is a vertically integrated company headquartered in Phoenix, operating across Arizona, Maryland, Ohio, and Louisiana, and we’re just getting started.
Our vision is to bring hope, happiness, and healing to the world through cannabis, and we’re doing it one state, one store, and one customer at a time.
Leadership defines how we show up. Data drives how we grow. Gratitude keeps us grounded. Unity fuels our momentum. And growth, in every sense, inspires everything we do.
If you’re ready to challenge what’s expected and shape the future of cannabis, your next chapter starts with Story.
Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity to join Story's Legal team in a temporary capacity while providing coverage during a maternity leave. The initial engagement is expected to last approximately 4–6 months, with the opportunity to be considered for a permanent position based on business needs and performance.
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Associate Legal Counsel to join our legal team at Story Cannabis, a dynamic and fast-growing cannabis company. This role will provide essential legal support across various corporate and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with industry regulations while facilitating business growth.
The Junior Associate Legal Counsel will be responsible for entity formation and management, assisting and managing due diligence for mergers, acquisitions and partnerships, contract review and negotiation, state regulatory filings, and other general corporate legal matters. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a rapidly evolving industry, gaining hands-on experience in cannabis regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and transactional law.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the formation, structuring, and ongoing management of corporate entities.
- Support due diligence efforts for potential M&A transactions, including document review and organization.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including vendor agreements, NDAs, and service agreements.
- Prepare and submit state regulatory filings, ensuring ongoing compliance with applicable cannabis laws and regulations.
- Conduct legal research on corporate, compliance, and regulatory matters affecting the cannabis industry.
- Support corporate governance activities, including maintaining corporate records and drafting resolutions.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide practical legal guidance that aligns with business objectives.
- Assist senior attorneys with other legal matters as needed.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 1-3 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate law or regulatory compliance (cannabis industry experience is a plus).
- Strong understanding of corporate entity structures and governance.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn in a rapidly changing industry.
The posted compensation range reflects the potential range for this role across multiple U.S. markets. Actual compensation will be determined based on geographic location, experience, and qualifications.
Our Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year*
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
- 401k retirement savings plan*
- Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability*
- Company paid Life Insurance*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee referral program
- Commuter benefits*
- Product discounts
- Additional compensation incentives (tips, bonuses, etc.)
*For full-time positions only
We want our story to be one that fosters an inclusive culture and provides an enriching employee experience. As an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all individuals, including those who may have encountered legal issues related to previous marijuana laws. We understand that these laws have disproportionately impacted certain communities and individuals. We are committed to considering all candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and potential to contribute to our team, rather than focusing solely on past legal encounters. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with past involvement with the legal system, to apply for positions within our organization.
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