Attorney 5 - 20094011

The Division of Cannabis Control oversees the Medical Marijuana Control Program Patient & Caregiver Registry, and licenses and regulates medical marijuana cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and testing laboratories. The Division also oversees the non-medical cannabis program in Ohio following voter approval of an initiated statute to legalize the possession and use of cannabis by individuals age 21 and over.

The Division is seeking candidates to fill an Attorney 5 position. The Attorney 5 will be an integral part of the Cannabis Control team and duties will include:

• Providing guidance to cannabis industry stakeholders to assist with maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Analyzing and evaluating mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions within the cannabis industry.
• Conducting thorough investigations of potential violations related to ownership and control of cannabis licenses.
• Preparing legal documents and recommending appropriate actions to address violations in coordination with division compliance and enforcement staff.
• Drafting and reviewing regulatory policies and procedures.
• Participating in public hearings and provide legal expertise during regulatory discussions.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code; 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney; 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

Job Skills: Attorney/Legal