Director of Compliance

Job overview

The Director of Compliance role is onsite in Bastrop, TX. Compensation is not specified. The position leads Texas Original’s regulatory compliance program for its medical cannabis business and serves as the primary company contact with regulators. The director anticipates regulatory and enforcement risks, translates legal requirements into operating procedures, and maintains inspection readiness across company locations. The role builds the compliance function and works with business teams to protect program integrity and support compliant operations.

What you'll do

• Serve as the strategic interface with DPS and, upon federal registration, the DEA
• lead responses to inspections, audits, investigations, and information requests
• interpret applicable laws and regulations
• monitor regulatory developments
• lead diversion prevention and inventory integrity
• conduct internal audits and track corrective actions
• maintain compliance records and regulatory submissions
• oversee delegated physical security standards
• direct investigations into discrepancies and compliance concerns
• build the compliance function and deliver training
• report compliance and security KPIs to leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of compliance

bastrop tx

texas original

medical cannabis

regulatory compliance

texas dps

dea compliance upon registration

diversion prevention

inventory integrity

internal audits

juris doctor

texas bar

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• medical and mental health telehealth
• 401(k) match
• paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• bereavement leave
• flexible spending accounts
• life and AD&D insurance
• possible travel and gym reimbursement.

Why this role

Requires a J.D. and active bar membership with Texas licensure eligibility, 5+ years of regulatory compliance or law experience, and 3+ years of leadership experience; travel within Texas as needed and availability for time-sensitive matters outside normal hours are required.

About the employer

Texas Original is hiring for this role. Industry: Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing. Sector: 32.