Job Description
Our client, a diversified cannabis company with multiple locations, is seeking a qualified Compliance and Licensing specialist with adepth of knowledge of all cannabis regulations, licensing and permitting requirements for their Los Angeles office.
Reporting to the General Council, the Compliance and Licensing Specialist will be an integral part of the corporate legal team, responsible for monitoring and tracking State cannabis rules and regulations and handling all licensing and permitting issues.
As the face of the company for all regulatory matters, the Compliance Specialist will work to build strong relationships in the regulatory and government arena, working with third party vendors on compliance issues.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain cannabis related licenses and permits for all entities, working with state, county and city officials
- Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them
- Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
- Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
- Collaborate with Legal and HR to monitor enforcement of legal standards and regulations
- Coordinate efforts with State regulators to ensure our interpretations of the State rules are accurate and pragmatic.
- Assist in assessing the businesss future ventures to identify possible compliance risks
- Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control
- Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate
Skills and Requirements
- BS/BA in law, finance, business administration or a related field
- JD, MBA
