Senior Counsel

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. 
 
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. 
 
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. 
 
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco is seeking an experienced Counsel / Senior Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This position will report to the General Counsel and will work closely with executive leadership, finance, investor relations, and cross-functional business teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong business partner mindset and be able to deliver exceptional execution under tight deadlines while managing multiple workstreams simultaneously. This role will support a broad range of public company, corporate governance, securities, financing, and strategic transaction matters in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. Title and level will be determined based on the candidate’s experience. 

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of periodic and current reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and other SEC filings, working closely with finance, investor relations, and external advisors 

• Manage the proxy statement process end-to-end, including drafting, review, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders 

• Advise on Section 16 reporting, Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, insider trading policy, and Regulation FD compliance 

• Monitor developments in U.S. and Canadian securities laws and exchange rules (including CSE and OTC requirements) and translate them into actionable guidance for the business 

• Serve as a primary legal point of contact for the Board of Directors and its committees, including drafting and reviewing board and committee materials, agendas, resolutions, written consents, and minutes 

• Advise on governance best practices, committee charters, corporate policies, and director and officer matters 

• Support annual meeting planning and execution, including shareholder engagement and voting matters 

• Support merger and acquisition activity, strategic investments, financing matters, and other corporate transactions, including conducting due diligence and drafting and negotiating relevant agreements 

• Assist with financing matters, including work related to Cresco’s credit facility and other capital markets activity 

• Oversee subsidiary management, corporate organizational documents, entity management, and maintenance of corporate records 

• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Treasury, HR, Compliance, Investor Relations, and other business teams on strategic projects and operational initiatives 

• Manage and interface with outside counsel, including scope, budget, and quality of work product 

• Help build and continuously improve scalable legal processes, templates, and playbooks 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• JD required and active license to practice law in any U.S. state 

• At least 8 years of relevant legal experience, including at a law firm and/or in-house at a U.S. public company 

• Strong experience with SEC reporting, securities law compliance, corporate governance, and board support 

• Experience with M&A, corporate transactions, and financing matters preferred 

• Strong analytical skills and ability to think through critical information, make informed recommendations, and problem-solve 

• Excellent drafting, organizational, written, and oral communication skills 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment 

• Flexible, self-starting, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously 

• Demonstrated sound judgment, high integrity, and business-oriented decision-making 

• Experience advising within a highly regulated industry preferred 

• Desire to grow and succeed in a role that will continue to evolve over time 

• Ability to model Cresco's Values: Stewardship, Ownership, and Leadership 

• Chicago-based required 

• Chicago-based candidates are expected to work from the corporate office regularly, with in-office days aligned to business and team needs 

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.