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VP, Assistant General Counsel, Labor, Employment & EHS

Scottsdale, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jun 2025

About the role

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: Can be based out of any of our corporate offices (Scottsdale, AZ | Chicago, IL | Stamford, CT | Las Vegas, NV | Wakefield, MA

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.