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Director of Regulatory Affairs

$150k - $160k

JuneShine Brands Remote U.S Today

legal

The Task At Hand:

Shape the rules. Unlock new markets. Drive the future of THC beverages.

JuneShine Brands is building an innovative social tonic platform, with Willie’s Remedy+ leading the next wave of THC beverages. As one of the fastest-growing brands in the category, we’re entering a critical growth phase where regulatory leadership and advocacy will define who wins.

As the Director of Regulatory Affairs, you’ll serve as our in-house expert on hemp beverage regulation - anticipating where state and federal rules are going, influencing outcomes, and guiding our expansion into new markets. From market access to packaging and DTC considerations, you’ll turn regulatory complexity into a competitive advantage.

This is a high-impact, externally facing role reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO, Board, and industry partners to advance advocacy efforts and unlock scalable growth.

If you thrive in ambiguity, enjoy shaping emerging policy, and want to help define a fast-moving category, this role is for you!

Who You Are:

Strategic regulatory and government affairs leader navigating complex state hemp laws

Deep expertise in hemp and cannabis beverage regulations with a business-first mindset

Hands-on, entrepreneurial operator comfortable owning regulatory strategy, advocacy and compliance oversight

Thrives in ambiguous, rapidly evolving regulatory environments

Relationship builder with regulators, policymakers, and industry partners

Effective collaborator with leadership, and cross functional teams

What You'll Do:

Regulatory Strategy & Advocacy:

Critical Focus: Anticipate and help shape hemp beverage regulations, with particular emphasis on packaging formats, DTC considerations and market access

Represent Willie's in state-level advocacy efforts, industry coalitions and working groups

Build and maintain relationships with state regulators, policymakers, and key industry associations

Develop and deliver regulatory positions, comments, and advocacy materials to influence outcomes in priority markets

Identify and pursue opportunities to proactively influence regulatory direction before rules are finalized

Educate external stakeholders on hemp beverage safety, consumer benefits and responsible regulation

Hemp State Regulatory Oversight & Market Enablement:

Serve as the primary internal expert on state hemp beverage regulations across all active and expansion markets

Monitor evolving state regulatory frameworks and advise leadership on business implications and strategic tradeoffs

Support market entry and expansion strategies based on state-specific regulatory requirements

Partner with internal teams to ensure alignment across formulation, labeling, marketing, and go-to-market execution

Stay ahead of enforcement trends through ongoing engagement with state regulatory agencies

Compliance Leadership & Team Development:

Lead and develop the compliance function as Willie's Remedy+ scales nationally

Set compliance strategy, priorities and operating rhythm to support multi-state growth

Ensure the team has the resources, guidance, and clarity needed to executive effectively

Must Haves:

21 years of age or older at the time of application

5–8+ years of experience in regulatory or government affairs within hemp, cannabis, adult beverage, or other highly regulated CPG categories

Deep knowledge of state-level hemp beverage regulations, including market access and packaging considerations

Proven experience engaging with or influencing state regulators, policymakers, or industry groups

Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable business guidance

Experience partnering with executive leadership to inform strategic and commercial decisions

Experience leading or mentoring regulatory or compliance professionals

Ability to support key markets (preference for CA, TX, or DC) and travel as needed

Nice to Haves:

JD or formal legal training

Existing relationships with regulators or industry advocacy groups

Experience supporting market expansion or retail enablement

Familiarity with FDA, TTB, or state beverage control agencies

Exposure to DTC or e-commerce in regulated categories

Experience building or scaling compliance or regulatory functions within a growing organization

Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

Compensation, Perks + Benefits:

Compensation:

$150,000 - $160,000 per year

The final offer will be based on several factors, including experience, skills, and overall expertise

Equity Eligible

Perks + Benefits:

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Healthcare coverage: up to 90% company contribution for employees and 25% for dependents

Voluntary vision, dental, and accidental plans401(k) with up to 4% company match

12 weeks of paid Equal Parental Leave, $500 Baby Bonding Bucks, and a sustainable baby gift

Booch, spirit, beer, and soft good perks

And more!

Who We Are

Our Purpose: To make quality, purpose-driven beverages

Our Business: Our vision is to create the next-generation beverage platform, comprising distinct brands, each with its own ethos and purpose. Despite being a multi-billion dollar industry, it lacks options that cater to the next generation of drinkers who will demand more from their alcohol than a mere buzz. Disrupting this industry is a worthy, and massive opportunity.

Our Culture: Our core values are Quality, Transparency, and Team-First. We derive much of our management policy from a book we give you upon hiring, ‘Let My People Go Surfing', by Yvon Chouinard (founder, owner, Patagonia). Our policy is to allow workers flexible hours, provided the work gets done with no negative impact on others. Our ‘let my people go surfing’ policy demands that we hire very unique individuals; those with a combination of self-motivation, self-discipline, and energy.

JuneShine Brands is a purpose-driven organization composed of a diverse and dynamic group of individuals with varied backgrounds, passions, and beliefs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone’s unique perspectives are valued. We seek to hire self-motivated, independent thinkers, who embrace challenging the status quo. Join us at JuneShine Brands where you’re encouraged to bring your authentic self to your craft every day. As a proud equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to ensuring fairness and equity in our hiring practices.

You must reside in the United States to be considered for this position.

This role supports multiple beverage brands within the JuneShine Brands portfolio, including alcohol and hemp-derived THC beverages.

All Juneshine Brands products are intended for adults 21+.