Senior Counsel

Cresco Labs•Chicago, IL

1d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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
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
Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Nice To Haves

Experience with M&A, corporate transactions, and financing matters preferred
Experience advising within a highly regulated industry preferred

Responsibilities

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