Curaleaf
VP, Assistant General Counsel, Labor, Employment & EHS
Curaleaf, Stamford, Connecticut, United States, 06925
VP, Assistant General Counsel, Labor, Employment & EHS
Location:
Stamford, CT At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. Title:
VP, Assistant General Counsel, Labor, Employment & EHS Location:
Stamford, CT Job Type:
Full-Time / Exempt About the Role:
We’re looking for a driven, business-oriented legal leader to serve as our Assistant General Counsel (AGC), Labor, Employment & EHS. This is a high-impact role for someone energized by complexity and change—someone who isn’t afraid to build from the ground up, fix what's broken, and lead through ambiguity. As AGC, you’ll lead a dynamic team of legal and labor relations professionals while directly advising senior executives and cross-functional teams across Operations, Shared Services, Revenue, Compliance, Government Relations, and Human Resources. You’ll be a trusted partner at the table, shaping labor strategy, guiding organizational change, and protecting the business with sound, practical legal counsel. What You’ll Do: Provide strategic, day-to-day legal counsel on complex, multi-state labor, employment, and EHS matters. Direct national labor relations strategy, including collective bargaining, union campaign management, labor peace agreements, and positive employee relations programs. Lead and develop a high-performing team across labor relations, legal counsel, investigations, and litigation support. Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, bringing clarity and guidance in an evolving regulatory landscape. Partner with Human Resources on organizational design, policy development, executive compensation, and workplace initiatives. Oversee internal investigations and OSHA. Oversee labor and employment litigation, managing outside counsel and controlling legal spend for efficiency and effectiveness. Deliver training and build legal awareness across business units. Support strategic transactions, including M&A, site launches, and workforce transitions. What You’ll Bring: J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. state. 15+ years of experience in each of the following:
Traditional labor law (e.g., collective bargaining, union campaigns) Employment law counseling (e.g., wage & hour, leaves, terminations) Litigation (single plaintiff and class actions)
Demonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing decision-making. Proven ability to lead and develop people—both lawyers and non-lawyers. Motivated, solution-oriented mindset with a bias for action. Comfort operating in a high-growth, ever-evolving environment. Strong writing, communication, and negotiation skills. Even Better If You Have: Previous in-house legal experience Experience managing or defending class action litigation Cannabis industry experience Travel:
Up to 25% as needed. Compensation (Connecticut Hiring Range):
$230,000 - $250,000 USD What We Offer: Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision) Generous PTO and Parental Leave Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Community Involvement Initiatives Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations. Curaleaf Awards and Achievements: 2023 Ragan’s Top Places to Work 2020 Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion Award Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) is a leading international provider of cannabis products with brands including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof. The company operates across medical and adult-use markets with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. Curaleaf International is a major component of our global presence. Our corporate Social Responsibility is Rooted in Good. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility seriously, from educational outreach to partnerships and local initiatives that help communities. Our Vision:
To be the world's leading cannabis company by delivering superior products and services and driving global acceptance of cannabis. Our Values: Lead and Inspire. Commit to Win. ONE Curaleaf. Driven to Deliver Excellence. Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply. This position requires working on-site five days a week – Stamford, CT. Are you able to commit to this schedule?
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Location:
Stamford, CT At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. Title:
VP, Assistant General Counsel, Labor, Employment & EHS Location:
Stamford, CT Job Type:
Full-Time / Exempt About the Role:
We’re looking for a driven, business-oriented legal leader to serve as our Assistant General Counsel (AGC), Labor, Employment & EHS. This is a high-impact role for someone energized by complexity and change—someone who isn’t afraid to build from the ground up, fix what's broken, and lead through ambiguity. As AGC, you’ll lead a dynamic team of legal and labor relations professionals while directly advising senior executives and cross-functional teams across Operations, Shared Services, Revenue, Compliance, Government Relations, and Human Resources. You’ll be a trusted partner at the table, shaping labor strategy, guiding organizational change, and protecting the business with sound, practical legal counsel. What You’ll Do: Provide strategic, day-to-day legal counsel on complex, multi-state labor, employment, and EHS matters. Direct national labor relations strategy, including collective bargaining, union campaign management, labor peace agreements, and positive employee relations programs. Lead and develop a high-performing team across labor relations, legal counsel, investigations, and litigation support. Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, bringing clarity and guidance in an evolving regulatory landscape. Partner with Human Resources on organizational design, policy development, executive compensation, and workplace initiatives. Oversee internal investigations and OSHA. Oversee labor and employment litigation, managing outside counsel and controlling legal spend for efficiency and effectiveness. Deliver training and build legal awareness across business units. Support strategic transactions, including M&A, site launches, and workforce transitions. What You’ll Bring: J.D. from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. state. 15+ years of experience in each of the following:
Traditional labor law (e.g., collective bargaining, union campaigns) Employment law counseling (e.g., wage & hour, leaves, terminations) Litigation (single plaintiff and class actions)
Demonstrated success advising senior executives and influencing decision-making. Proven ability to lead and develop people—both lawyers and non-lawyers. Motivated, solution-oriented mindset with a bias for action. Comfort operating in a high-growth, ever-evolving environment. Strong writing, communication, and negotiation skills. Even Better If You Have: Previous in-house legal experience Experience managing or defending class action litigation Cannabis industry experience Travel:
Up to 25% as needed. Compensation (Connecticut Hiring Range):
$230,000 - $250,000 USD What We Offer: Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision) Generous PTO and Parental Leave Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Community Involvement Initiatives Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts Not all benefits listed above are available to all employees at all locations. Curaleaf Awards and Achievements: 2023 Ragan’s Top Places to Work 2020 Cannabis Doing Good’s Good Neighbor Award 2020 Minorities for Medical Marijuana’s Diversity & Inclusion Award Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) is a leading international provider of cannabis products with brands including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, JAMS, Find and Zero Proof. The company operates across medical and adult-use markets with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. Curaleaf International is a major component of our global presence. Our corporate Social Responsibility is Rooted in Good. We believe in taking corporate and social responsibility seriously, from educational outreach to partnerships and local initiatives that help communities. Our Vision:
To be the world's leading cannabis company by delivering superior products and services and driving global acceptance of cannabis. Our Values: Lead and Inspire. Commit to Win. ONE Curaleaf. Driven to Deliver Excellence. Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply. This position requires working on-site five days a week – Stamford, CT. Are you able to commit to this schedule?
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