Aurora - Counsel - Edmonton

  • 2 to 10 years experience
  • In-house
  • Aurora
  • Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Aurora is one of the largest and fastest growing cannabis companies in the world with a funded production capacity of over 625,000 kilograms per year. Since establishing its very first facility in Mountain View County, Alberta, Aurora has demonstrated an unprecedented commitment to execution and growth. Today, Aurora has developed an expanding constellation of subsidiaries and strategic partnerships that provide differentiation through its broad global reach, high-yield production techniques, advanced technologies and innovative product offering. The company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange [ACB] and is currently active in 24 countries. Aurora is seeking to add two lawyers to join their high caliber legal team in Edmonton, Alberta.

Employment – (1 position)
The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of employment law experience and will lead a number of matters including: advising the various business units and the human resources team on employment, risk management and privacy matters; negotiating and drafting a range of agreements; developing and implementing policies and risk mitigation strategies; and managing litigation.

Corporate/M&A – (1 position)
The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of corporate, commercial and/or M&A experience and will advise on acquisitions, dispositions, partnerships and investment transactions, negotiate and draft a range of commercial agreements and advise on emerging cannabis compliance legislation and corporate governance matters.

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These are excellent opportunities for business-minded lawyers who are seeking to join a company where the legal function is integrated with business, and pragmatic thinking is paramount. Aurora wants motivated individuals who are seeking opportunities to learn, develop professionally and make an impactful contribution to the growth and success of Aurora.

If you want to embark on the next stage of your career with an industry leader that continues to rapidly grow nationally and abroad, please send your resume in complete confidence to either Danya Cohen or Adam Lepofsky (both Canadian qualified lawyers) at RainMaker Group.

danyac@rainmakergroup.ca | adaml@rainmakergroup.ca

As this is an exclusive assignment with RainMaker Group, all resumes sent directly to Aurora will be re-directed to RainMaker Group.

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