Senior Counsel, Litigation

COMPANY OVERVIEW Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry.
Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America.
With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs' mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees.
As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike.
With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.
If you're interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today! MISSION STATEMENT At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction.
Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis.
As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
CORE JOB DUTIES Lead and manage all phases of litigation, including case assessment, strategy development, pleadings, discovery, motions, trial, and appeals.
Conduct comprehensive legal research to support litigation strategy and provide informed legal opinions.
Analyzing complex issues and identifying best solutions to specific problems.
Draft and review legal documents, including complaints, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements.
Assisting in the preparation of witnesses, experts, and exhibits for trial.
Identify and assess potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Providing proactive advice to internal teams to avoid future litigation.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in all litigation matters.
Partner with global cross-functional teams on various projects.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS JD required and active license to practice.
7+ years of experience as a practicing litigation attorney with commercial, CPG, or in-house experience within a highly regulated industry preferred.
Experience handling all aspects of litigation prior to trial including preparing pleadings, written discovery motions and attending depositions and mediations.
Trial experience required.
Manage and track multiple project workflows and inbound requests for legal services Strong analytical skills and ability to think through critical information, make informed recommendations, and problem-solve.
Must have the ability to develop and foster strong working relationships throughout all levels of the organization and to recognize potential issues and make sound legal judgements.
Ability to work independently to drive projects to completion.
Excellent written and oral presentation skills.
Ability to model Cresco's Values: Stewardship, Ownership, and Leadership.
BENEFITS Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.
We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.
Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program.
Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be 21 years of age or older to apply Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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