Assistant Attorney General VI- MD Cannabis Administration Office of the Attorney General- State of Maryland

The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the State of Maryland. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has the general charge, supervision, and direction of the legal business of the State, acting as legal advisors and representatives of the major agencies, various boards, commissions, officials and institutions of State Government. As Maryland’s 47th Attorney General, Anthony G. Brown, leads the Office with a key focus on equity, justice, and fairness.

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking an experienced attorney to join an existing unit in representing the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). The MCA is a newly established independent State agency charged with licensing and regulating Maryland’s adult use and medical cannabis industries. The AAG selected for this position will join an existing unit previously assigned to the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission and will be primarily responsible for providing legal advice and representation to the MCA. The attorney selected for this position will handle various legal aspects of the MCA’s regulation, licensing, and oversight of the growing, processing, testing, distribution, and use of cannabis in the State and will represent the MMCC in litigation and administrative proceedings. Specific duties include: providing advice and counsel on legal issues affecting MCA policymaking, administration, and enforcement; reviewing, analyzing, and advising on agency policy and regulations, contracts and other written agreements; and representing the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of legal experience, preferably including experience representing a regulatory agency or licensing entity. The ideal candidate will be able to independently handle all phases of litigation as well as work cooperatively with colleagues. Excellent writing and communication skills required. Creative problem-solving skills are helpful. Maryland Bar required.

SUBMISSION: Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to: Heather Nelson, Senior Counsel for the Maryland Cannabis Administration, by email to [email protected] by the close of business on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Please write “AAGVI – MCA” in the subject line of the email.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS: The successful candidate will be eligible for subsidized health benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage) and life insurance; leave, including annual (vacation), personal , sick, and paid parental leave, ; and will be eligible for participation in a contributory defined benefit pension plan in which they are vested after ten years State employees are eligible to participate in two supplemental retirement plans: the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan. The State also offers a free mass transit benefit for local bus and express bus services.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all interested persons to apply regardless of race, color, religion or belief, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, pregnancy, family or parental status, veteran status, genetic information, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING: The Office of the Attorney General views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving professional excellence and fostering and maintaining a culture where every employee can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the best pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values. We honor, respect, and celebrate all differences, both visible and invisible, and are committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting individuals who have historically been underrepresented in the practice of law and professional careers.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $89,727.00 – $144,573.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Litigation: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Maryland Bar membership (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21202