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Our client, a vertically integrated cannabis company is seeking a qualified Compliance Officerto help build a solid, stable, and reliable compliance program in Los Angeles, California.
The Compliance Officer will be responsible for monitoring and tracking State cannabis rules and regulations, licensing, draft legal documents, and work with City and State regulators as they build out new assets.
Responsibilities will include the creating and monitoring of internal controls, adherence to company policies, and preparing reports for management and regulatory agencies, requiring a detailed individual with the ability to travel.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Build a compliance program for the company from the company perspective and the State level cannabis licensee.
- Assist in identifying a compliance application to better control and organize the documents, compliance calendar and tract action points.
- Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them
- Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously
- Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
- Draft, modify and implement company policies
- Collaborate with Legal and HR to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations
- Coordinate efforts with State regulators to ensure our interpretations of the State rules are accurate and pragmatic.
- Assist in assessing the business’s future ventures to identify possible compliance risks
- Review the work of colleagues when necessary to identify compliance issues and provide advice or training
- Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of the company as well as evolving best practices in compliance control
- Prepare reports for senior management and external regulatory bodies as appropriate
- SOPs aim to achieve efficiency, quality output and to comply with industry regulations.
Skills and Requirements
- BS/BA in law, finance, business administration or a related field
- Paralegal or law degree a plus.
- Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
- Familiar with SOP’s
- Methodical and diligent with outstanding planning abilities
- An analytical mind able to “see” the complexities of procedures and regulations
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working within a regulated industry
- Previous cannabis industry experience preferred but not required
Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 plus benefits
If this sounds like the position you have been waiting for, please apply using the online application or the link below - all inquiries are strictly confidential. Our focus is to assist you to make your best next career move, and we will not use your information for any other purpose.
CannabizTeam is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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