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Cannabis Finance & Regulatory Attorney
Remote (U.S.) or Atlanta, GA | Long-Term Contract | Potential for Long-Term Opportunity | $80/hour pay range
Trustpoint.One is partnering with a nationally recognized law firm to identify an experienced Cannabis Finance & Regulatory Attorney to support sophisticated clients operating in one of the country's fastest-growing and most highly regulated industries.
This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working at the intersection of corporate finance, regulatory compliance, and the cannabis industry. You'll advise cannabis operators and related businesses on complex legal, financial, and regulatory matters while partnering with experienced attorneys serving a diverse client base.
If you're looking for intellectually challenging work in a rapidly evolving practice area with the flexibility of a remote environment, we'd love to connect with you.
What You'll Do
As a member of this growing practice, you'll provide strategic legal counsel to clients navigating the unique challenges of the cannabis industry.
Responsibilities include:

• Advise cannabis businesses on federal, state, and local regulatory compliance
• Counsel clients on corporate finance, commercial transactions, and business operations
• Analyze legal and regulatory risks impacting cannabis operators and investors
• Assist clients with licensing, compliance, governance, and ongoing operational matters
• Review and negotiate commercial agreements and finance-related transactions
• Partner with business leaders, finance professionals, and outside advisors to develop practical legal solutions
• Monitor changes in cannabis laws and regulations and advise clients on evolving legal requirements
• Support sophisticated client matters while balancing legal, regulatory, and business objectives

What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate combines strong legal judgment with an understanding of the unique financial and regulatory challenges facing cannabis businesses.
Qualifications include:

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience advising cannabis industry clients or other highly regulated businesses
• Strong background in corporate transactions, finance, regulatory compliance, or commercial law
• Experience counseling clients on complex legal and business matters
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and clients in a remote environment
• A practical, business-minded approach to problem-solving

Prior experience representing cannabis operators, investors, lenders, or ancillary businesses is highly preferred.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work with a nationally recognized law firm serving sophisticated cannabis industry clients
• Handle cutting-edge legal issues in one of the fastest-evolving areas of law
• Combine regulatory counseling with transactional and finance work
• Fully remote flexibility with the option to work from the firm's Atlanta office
• Competitive compensation in the $80/hour range
• Long-term contract with the opportunity to build an ongoing relationship with the firm

Position Details
Location: Remote (U.S.) or Atlanta, GA
Employment Type: Long-Term Contract
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: $80/hour range
Apply Today
If you're an experienced attorney with a passion for the cannabis industry and a background in finance, corporate law, or regulatory compliance, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your resume today to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
To Apply: If you're interested, please send your resume and a brief note on your Cannabis Finance experience to jennifer.gajak@trustpoint.one with the subject line: "Cannabis Industry Finance Attorney." Resumes should reflect relevant experience.
Key Details

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations
• Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing
• This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings
• Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry items weighting up to 30 pounds

Remote Work & Information Security Requirements
Employees in this role are expected to maintain a work environment that supports the protection of confidential, proprietary, and client-sensitive information, consistent with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

• To support these obligations, individuals in this role should be able to: Maintain a secure and reliable internet connection capable of supporting required systems and applications
• Utilize company-issued or approved technology, including compliance with required security tools (e.g., VPN, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection)
• Conduct work in a manner that protects the confidentiality of information, including taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, viewing, or disclosure of sensitive materials
• Follow all applicable information security, data privacy, and acceptable use policies as communicated by the Company
• Promptly report any suspected security incidents, breaches, or system vulnerabilities in accordance with Company protocols

Workplace Monitoring & Data Use Notice
To protect client and Company systems, data, and confidential information, Trustpoint may implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, which may include monitoring of Company-provided systems, devices, and networks, consistent with applicable law.
In certain roles, individuals may perform work within client-controlled environments, including client systems, platforms, or physical worksites. In such cases, work activities may also be subject to the client's applicable policies, procedures, and monitoring practices.
Trustpoint does not control client monitoring practices but expects that any such practices will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations. Additional information regarding applicable policies will be provided during the onboarding process or prior to assignment, as appropriate.
Client Specific Requirements Notice
Certain roles may be subject to additional client-specific screening, compliance, or credentialing requirements. Any such requirements will be communicated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process and will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay Transparency Notice
Pursuant to applicable law, this position includes a good-faith salary or hourly range at the time of posting. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Trustpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.