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

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