ABOUT US
HirexHire (pronounced hire by hire) is a Chicago-based recruiting and talent consultancy that integrates with companies short-term to provide long-term talent solutions.
We take a seat in our client’s everyday operations to understand their people goals, gaps, and challenges. We then develop and implement the processes and technologies to execute a sustainable and scalable talent plan.
We partner with companies expecting or experiencing high growth which need to hire at scale or fill a critical role rapidly.
Our clients are not looking for quick-fix placements but are thoughtfully building a hiring strategy to scale their businesses.
OUR CLIENT
Location : Chicago, IL
Industry : Consumer Staple Products, Cannabis
Company Size : 4,000+ Employees
What They Do : Our client in the cannabis industry currently operates in a quarter of the country with double-digit retail locations and a triple-digit growth rate making them one of the fastest-growing companies in North America.
As they avidly tackle nationwide development with cultivation facilities, dispensaries, and their headquarters in Chicago the demand to fill their teams is at an all-time high.
THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Assistant General Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate transactions, strategic partnerships, M&A, and corporate governance.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Lead the negotiation, drafting, and execution of M&A transactions.
- Manage strategic investments, including equity and debt financing transactions.
- Oversee transaction regulatory compliance processes.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless integration of acquired businesses.
- Manage external counsel and provide oversight on key corporate legal matters.
- Manage a junior M&A attorney and other legal staff.
- Provide corporate governance support.
- Support the Company's subsidiary formation and management.
- Assist business clients with contract and other commercial disputes.
- Provide practical commercial and legal advice to facilitate operational decision-making.
- Perform special assignments or projects as assigned.
- Serve as the principal corporate attorney for M&A, investments, and transactional matters.
WHAT YOU WILL LIKELY NEED
- JD degree and at least one state bar admission in good standing.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in general corporate matters.
- Strong background in negotiating and closing complex transactions, particularly in regulated industries.
- Experience with managing debt facilities and compliance with financial covenants.
- A desire to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
- Strong working knowledge of corporate governance rules and standards.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated business and financial acumen with a voracious learning mindset.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Prior experience managing other attorneys
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Must pass any and all required background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
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