In-House Counsel (Mergers & Acquisitions / Cannabis Regulatory)- job post Key To Nature’s Blessings LLC Brooklyn, NY 11215•Hybrid work $60,000 – $70,000 a year

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KTNB – In-House Counsel (Mergers & Acquisitions / Cannabis Regulatory)

Company: KTNB

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Executive Leadership

Position Overview

KTNB is a cannabis holding company engaged in the ownership, acquisition, licensing, branding, and operation of cannabis assets across multiple U.S. states. The In-House Counsel will serve as a strategic legal partner to executive leadership, supporting mergers and acquisitions, partnership structures, brand and IP licensing, and complex multi-state cannabis regulatory compliance.

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Lead legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and asset purchases.
  • Draft and negotiate LOIs, purchase agreements, and closing documents.
  • Conduct and oversee legal due diligence for target companies and licenses.
  • Coordinate with external counsel and advisors during transactions.

Partnerships, Branding & Licensing

  • Draft and negotiate partnership and joint venture agreements.
  • Oversee brand and intellectual property licensing agreements.
  • Advise on brand expansion strategies while mitigating regulatory risk.

Cannabis Regulatory & Compliance

  • Advise on cannabis regulatory compliance across multiple states.
  • Support licensing applications, renewals, and ownership changes.
  • Develop internal compliance frameworks and SOPs.

Multi-State Ownership & Corporate Governance

  • Advise on multi-state ownership structures and entity governance.
  • Support holding-company structuring and subsidiary compliance.
  • Manage corporate documentation and governance matters.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Active license and good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11215

KTNB operates as a cannabis holding company focused on the ownership, acquisition, licensing, and branding of cannabis assets across multiple U.S. states. It manages a diverse portfolio of marijuana-related businesses, IP licensing, and multi-state regulatory compliance. [1]
Because cannabis regulations vary heavily from state to state, holding companies like KTNB typically maintain specialized divisions to manage their assets, brands, and real estate, and to navigate complex, changing laws. [1]
Key functions of a cannabis holding company include:
  • Brand & IP Licensing: Managing trademarks, proprietary cultivation processes, and product branding across different markets without direct plant-touching operations everywhere.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions: Acquiring regional dispensaries, cultivation facilities, and processing licenses to increase market share.
  • Compliance: Ensuring all subsidiary operations strictly adhere to local and state marijuana regulations. [1, 2]

(Note: While some companies with a similar KNB acronym or name, such as Kanabo Group PLC, focus on digital health and CBD wellness in Europe, KTNB is specifically known as a private holding company focused on acquiring and operating U.S.-based cannabis assets). [1, 2]

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