Associate Enforcement Counsel

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS 

The Cannabis Control Commission expects all employees to model: 

• Commitment to its Mission, Vision, and Values 

• Contributions Toward Meeting Organizational Goals and Objectives 

• A High Level of Integrity, Collaboration, and Professionalism 

• A Culturally Sensitive, Inclusive, and Accountable Workplace Environment 

• Working Respectfully with Others, Supporting Diverse Perspectives, and Upholding Organizational Values 
   

• Transparent, Meaningful, and Effective Communication 

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES 

• Creativity, intellectual flexibility, and the ability to navigate a wide range of multi-faceted issues; 

• Excellent analytical and written and oral communication skills; 

• Extensive understanding of equity concerns in the cannabis industry, and best practices pertaining to enforcement of social equity regulations within the industry; 

• Proven problem-solving skills and sound judgment; 

• Knowledge and familiarity with cannabis laws and the cannabis industry; 

• Ability to conduct comprehensive legal research, including the ability to analyze legal precedents and apply it to factual circumstances; 

• Ability to present clear, concise, and well-founded legal arguments and opinions for a variety of audiences; 

• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential information and complex situations; 

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; 

• Ability to work independently, productively, and collaboratively in an evolving environment; 

• Ability to resolve disputes with external stakeholders in a timely manner;  

• Must demonstrate a proficiency with computers and MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); 

• Willingness to learn state and Commission-specific electronic systems; 

• Ability to work in and travel to our Worcester headquarters and Boston location; and 

• Willingness to travel throughout the Commonwealth when necessary. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and a member in good standing with the Massachusetts bar; 

• Experience or familiarity with the Commonwealth’s cannabis laws; 

• Minimum three-year experience practicing law, preferably in the public sector; 

• Experience or familiarity with state agencies, especially state commissions; 

• Experience in civil or criminal litigation; 

• Experience in managing large caseloads and/or prosecuting cases; 

• Experience in administrative law and litigation, licensing and/or investigations; 

• Knowledge and understanding of the administrative adjudicatory hearing process 

• Knowledge in the areas of constitutional law and/or statutory interpretation;  

• Experience in a regulatory agency; 

• Experience in corporate and/or municipal law is a plus; 

• Cannabis experience desirable. 

ADA REQUIREMENTS 

Physical Demands:   

• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 20 pounds. 

• Must tolerate sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time. 

• Must be sensitive to and can manage frequent interruptions. 

• Standard office environment with use of, and exposure to various office temperatures, and equipment such as computers, fax machines, copiers, etc. 

CANNABIS CONTROL COMMISSION’S MISSION STATEMENT AND OPERATING PRINCIPLES 

OUR MISSION 

The mission of the Cannabis Control Commission is to honor the will of the voters of Massachusetts by safely, equitably, and effectively implementing and administering the laws enabling access to medical and adult-use marijuana in the Commonwealth. 

The Commission will foster the creation of a safely regulated industry that will create entrepreneurial and employment opportunities and incremental tax revenues in and to communities across the state and which will be a best practice model for other states.  

The industry will be characterized by participation by small and larger participants and with full and robust participation by minorities, women, and veterans.  

We will develop policies and procedures to encourage and enable full participation in the marijuana industry by people from communities that have previously been disproportionately harmed by marijuana prohibition and enforcement and positively impact those communities. 

OUR OPERATING PRINCIPLES 

The Commission promises to: 

• Conduct all of our processes openly and transparently; and 

• Engage in regular two-way communication with all concerned citizens, patients, health care providers and caregivers, partners, and other constituencies. 

Build a world-class state agency by: 

• Committing to the highest level of constituent services using state-of-the-art technology and multiple media; 

• Defining and publicly measuring our performance versus metrics regarding timely execution, accessibility, impact on public health and safety, impact on disproportionately harmed communities, and incremental tax revenue generation; 

• Becoming self-funding and generating a revenue surplus; and 

• Creating a great place to work. 

Enhance and ensure public health and safety by: 

• Developing and enforcing effective regulations; 

• Developing and executing a program of continuing public education; 

• Conducting and contributing to research on marijuana-related topics; and 

• Using surplus funds to help address issues in these areas.