Job details
Pay
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$60,000 – $70,000 a year
Job type
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Full-time
Work setting
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Remote
Full job description
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
