Sr Counsel
Sr Counsel at Cresco Labs — Remote
- Company: Cresco Labs
- Location: Remote
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Salary: USD 920–240000 / year
- Posted: 2026-06-17
About this role
JOB SUMMARY 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. CORE JOB DUTIES 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 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS 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 Experience with M&A, corporate transactions, and financing matters preferred 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 Experience advising within a highly regulated industry preferred 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