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General Counsel / VP of Legal & Compliance

Minnesota Cannabis Services · Edina, MN

Posted 6 days ago · $225,000–$250,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
6 days
Minnesota Cannabis Services's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
45% of Minnesota Cannabis Services's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Minnesota Cannabis Services
high
26 stale, 0 reposted of 33 open
Hiring momentum
36 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Minnesota Cannabis Services's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Minnesota Cannabis Services.

About this role

The General Counsel / VP of Legal & Compliance at Minnesota Cannabis Services will lead the legal and compliance functions, overseeing regulatory compliance, corporate governance, contract management, and real estate transactions. This role involves direct management of the in-house legal team and requires hands-on involvement in drafting and negotiating contracts, as well as engaging in government affairs. The position is designed for a senior attorney who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to high standards and ownership of their work.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Minnesota Cannabis Services as an employer.

What you need

  • JD with active bar membership in good standing; Minnesota admission or ability to obtain promptly
  • 8+ years including senior in-house leadership, with demonstrated experience building or owning a legal or compliance function
  • Demonstrated hands-on commercial contract drafting and negotiation
  • Disciplined management of regulatory deadlines and records
  • Experience supervising and developing junior staff
  • Exceptional attention to detail, decisiveness, and the highest ethical standards

Nice to have

  • Deep multi-state regulatory experience in cannabis or a comparably regulated industry: alcohol, pharmaceuticals, gaming, tobacco, etc.
  • Multi-unit retail, franchising, or real estate depth

What you get

  • $225,000–$250,000 salary
  • Defined path to Chief Legal Officer
  • Direct access to ownership and real decision-making authority
  • Modern, AI-forward legal practice
  • Relocation assistance for the right candidate

Worth weighing

  • Position requires in-person presence five days a week in Edina, MN
  • The role is heavily focused on hands-on legal work rather than purely managerial duties
  • Experience in the cannabis industry is strongly preferred, which may limit applicant pool

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Listed by Minnesota Cannabis Services on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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