Attorney 5 - 20102672

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Cannabis Control oversees the state of Ohio’s Medical Marijuana Control Program Patient & Caregiver Registry and the non-medical cannabis program. This includes licensing and regulating marijuana cultivators, processors, dispensaries, and testing laboratories that serve both the medical and non-medical programs. Licensed cultivators and processors are required to send a sample from each batch or lot of cannabis to a licensed testing laboratory to ensure the cannabis is compliant with Division rules and does not contain any harmful contaminants prior to being transferred to a dispensary for sale to a patient or consumer. The Division is seeking candidates to fill an Attorney 5 role in Compliance. The Attorney 5 will perform the following duties which include, but are not limited to: Works with Cannabis Control Compliance staff to investigate and enforce compliance. Works 119 hearings and appeals. Provides in-house counsel and direction to compliance inspectors and supervisors in investigations of a variety of cannabis facilities. Acts as a liaison with the Attorney General’s office to prosecute cases. Assists in the preparation of Notices of Violation, administrative charges, settlement agreements, and corrective action plans. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. The Mission of the Ohio Department of Commerce is promoting prosperity by protecting what matters most. As the state’s chief regulator, the Department of Commerce impacts Ohioans every day. We are motivated by our mission to promote prosperity for businesses and licensees by protecting what matters most to the residents of our state. We ensure compliance through proactive outreach, education, and customer-focused service. Commerce is comprised of nine operating divisions and one standalone program that span a variety of industries including real estate, liquor, banking, securities, firefighting, construction and skilled trades, and cannabis. Through exceptional compliance practices and oversight, Commerce has a direct role in protecting Ohioans. Our Guiding Principles: Making an IMPACT for the customer: Inclusive Motivated Proactive Accountable Customer-Focused Teamwork.

Requirements

• Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
• 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney
• 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques

Responsibilities

• Works with Cannabis Control Compliance staff to investigate and enforce compliance
• Works 119 hearings and appeals
• Provides in-house counsel and direction to compliance inspectors and supervisors in investigations of a variety of cannabis facilities
• Acts as a liaison with the Attorney General’s office to prosecute cases
• Assists in the preparation of Notices of Violation, administrative charges, settlement agreements, and corrective action plans.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed