Job Abstract

Commercial Counsel (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days onsite per week)

Overview:

We are looking for a Commercial Counsel to join our amazing Legal team! Our Legal Department takes an active role in guiding the direction and structure of our strategic initiatives, products, and commercial arrangements. We are a team of generalists who bring deep knowledge in our areas of expertise while handling the breadth of legal issues that Weedmaps encounters. You will focus your efforts on various commercial matters, including being the lead attorney on technology and marketing transactions and providing guidance on new product lines and corporate transactions. You will collaborate with business partners throughout the organization to help them navigate the complex legal landscape at the intersection of technology and cannabis.

The Impact You'll Make:

• Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret commercial agreements with our vendors, partners, and customers.
• Provide advice and counsel on matters relating to data privacy and security, including data of users, consumers, employees, and third parties, the negotiation and drafting of data privacy agreements, data privacy requirements for websites, social media, apps, connected products, e-commerce, customer relationship management, and Weedmaps’ various products and services, and all laws relating to data privacy and security in the multiple jurisdictions where Weedmaps operates, including the US, Canada, and the EU.
• Create and improve processes, agreements, document templates, and policies.
• Assist in updating the Weedmaps privacy policy and terms of use.
• Advise business partners on business and legal issues and risks, company policies, and business strategy.
• Become a cannabis law subject matter expert for multiple geographical regions and provide advice and counsel regarding these laws.
• Identify potential compliance vulnerability and risk areas, and develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve problematic issues.
• Conduct research regarding legal and compliance issues affecting Weedmaps’ businesses, translating complex laws and regulations into practical advice and solutions.

What you've accomplished:

• Minimum of 5 years of law firm and/or in-house legal experience, ideally working at or advising technology companies.
• Strong background drafting and negotiating commercial transactions, especially inbound and outbound technology licensing transactions.
• Knowledge of global privacy and consumer protection laws, regulations, and industry guidelines, especially those relevant for ad tech and Internet companies.
• Experience advising clients in heavily regulated industries.
• JD degree and active membership in at least one US state bar.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to quickly develop expertise in legal and regulatory areas to meet the needs of our dynamic business.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Talent for thinking creatively to find practical solutions to complex issues.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to effectively prioritize and manage multiple matters.
• Sophisticated interpersonal skills, including developing strong internal relationships, influencing others, and working as part of cross-functional teams and in partnership with team members at all levels of the organization.
• Able to manage and oversee outside counsel, paralegals, business associates, and other team members.
• Passion for startup-like environments and technology.

The base pay range for this position is $165,000.00 - $200,000.00

2024 Benefits for Full-Time, Regular Employees:

• Physical Health benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision:
• Employee - employer paid premium 100%
• Company contribution to a HSA when electing the High Deductible Health Plan
• For plans that offer coverage to your dependents, you pay a small contribution
• Mental Health benefits:
• Free access to CALM app for employees and dependents
• Employee Training
• Mental Health seminars and Q&A sessions
• Basic Life & AD&D - employer paid 1x salary up to $250,000
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match contribution)
• Generous PTO, Paid Sick Leave, and Company Holidays
• Supplemental, voluntary benefits
• Student Loan Repayment/529 Education Savings - including a company contribution
• FSA (Medical, Dependent, Transit and Parking)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Family planning/fertility
• Identity theft protection
• Legal access to a network of attorneys
• Paid parental leave

Why Work at Weedmaps?

• You get to work at the leading technology company in the cannabis industry
• You get to play a meaningful role in helping to advance cannabis causes, including helping improve the lives of patients who rely on the benefits of cannabis
• You get an opportunity to shape the future of the cannabis industry
• You get to work on challenging issues in a collaborative environment that encourages you to do your best
• You get to work in a casual and fun environment; no fancy clothes required, but you are free to dress to the nines!
• Generous PTO and company holidays
• Numerous opportunities and tools to learn and grow your professional skills
• Endless opportunities to network and connect with other Weedmappers through speaker series, Employee Resource Groups, happy hours, team celebrations, game nights, and much more!

Weedmaps is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion and religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Applicants are entitled to reasonable accommodations under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state/local laws, unless the accommodation presents undue hardship. Please email us at peopleoperations at weedmaps.com if you would like to confidentially discuss a potential accommodation during the interview process.

About Weedmaps:

WM Technology, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MAPS) mission is to power a transparent and inclusive global cannabis economy. Now in its second decade, WM Technology has been a driving force behind much of the legislative change we’ve seen in the past 10 years.

Founded in 2008, WM Technology, is a leading technology and software infrastructure provider to the cannabis industry, comprising a B2C platform, Weedmaps, and B2B software, WM Business. The cloud-based SaaS solutions from WM Business provide an end-to-end operating system for cannabis retailers. WM Business’ tools support compliance with the complex, disparate, and constantly evolving regulations applicable to the cannabis industry. Through its website and mobile apps, WM Technology provides consumers with the latest information about cannabis retailers, brands, and products, facilitating product discovery and driving engagement with our retail and brand customers.

WM Technology holds a strong belief in the power of cannabis and the importance of enabling safe, legal access to consumers worldwide. Since inception, WM Technology has worked tirelessly, not only to become the most comprehensive platform for consumers, but to build the software solutions that power businesses compliantly in the space, to advocate for legalization, social equity, and licensing in many jurisdictions, and to facilitate further learning through partnering with subject matter experts on providing detailed, accurate information about the plant.

Headquartered in Irvine, California, WM Technology supports remote work for all eligible employees. Visit us at www.weedmaps.com.

Notice to prospective Weedmaps job applicants:

Our team has been made aware of incidents involving LinkedIn, Telegram, and Facebook accounts impersonating Weedmaps recruiters. These individuals are attempting to use our company name to solicit payment from prospective candidates interested in applying for jobs at our company. Our team is actively working to combat these attempts, but in the meantime, please be mindful of the following:

• Our recruiters will always communicate with candidates through an @weedmaps.com email address.

• CORRECT: jlebowski@weedmaps.com

• INCORRECT: jlebowski@gmail.com

• Our recruiters will NEVER ask for or attempt to solicit payment from applicants in order to apply, interview, or work for Weedmaps.

• If you are interested in a role at Weedmaps, please apply through our established channels.

• Weedmaps Careers Page or LinkedIn

If you are unsure if a communication is legitimate, please contact our recruitment team at talentops@weedmaps.com and they will happily confirm for you. Thank you for your vigilance and we appreciate your interest in working with us!