Vicente LLP is seeking a driven, organized, and dedicated individual to support business development and executive needs as the company works in pursuit of cannabis reform across the globe.The Business Development Specialist & Executive Assistant works to support the founding partner and executive management staff by coordinating closely on their behalf with dozens of individuals throughout the company and by playing a critical role in driving business growth opportunities. This is a unique opportunity for a quick-witted, exceptionally detail-oriented person who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and is looking for boots-on-the-ground exposure to a dynamic, growing industry. Project managers, business development and sales experts, and masters of logistics are all encouraged to apply. ABOUT YOUYou are a self-motivated and confident individual who can act as an operational and intellectual support with diplomatic grace. The role requires an excellent planner who possesses the ability to think ahead and who can identify potential issues before they occur. This is an in-office role within our Denver office, so remote candidates will not be considered.Qualities we look for in a candidate:Meticulous attention to detail.The ability to “see around corners,” anticipating the team’s needs and heading off potential problems.A careful listener and reader, with strong professional communication skills such as excellent grammar and a gracious phone manner.Ability to absorb a high volume of information in a short amount of time, complete requests with limited information, and learn and adapt to preferences.Curious, eager to learn, self-starter: this position carries a significant level of independent responsibility.The capacity to build positive relationships with your team, the firm’s clients, colleagues, and vendors as our representative, and be comfortable treating everyone in these groups as your equal.Eager and able to dive into projects with minimal oversight or direction while also balancing day-to-day administrative needs.Both a “doer” and a “thinker”; someone who rolls up their sleeves and jumps right in no matter what, but always in a thoughtful manner.A background in business development and the ability to make clients feel like the star of the show.Your Day-to-Day Work:1. Scheduling & Administrative Support:  Heavy calendar management involves scheduling all appointments and travel, maintaining an organized calendar while determining priorities, working with the schedules of other team members, and adapting to last-minute changes. Demonstrates a sense of ownership for ensuring not just that everything is scheduled accurately, but also achieving an optimal workflow experience (not only asking “can everyone attend the meeting,” but going beyond and ensuring a positive experience for all involved).Manage significant travel as well as being on call during travel situations. Reconcile expenses and create expense reports.2. Prioritize & Strategize:Read, prioritize, and organize emails, respond on the partner’s behalf whenever possible, minimize the emails that the partner needs to respond to directly, and track his follow-up.Act as an internal and external gatekeeper, deciding the best use of the partner’s time, both in terms of meetings and in his project work. Feel empowered to make decisions on behalf of the partner while understanding which decisions they need to be a part of.3. Project Work:Work in collaboration to research and create presentation materials (PowerPoint decks, blog entries, speeches) for speaking engagements and expansion pitches.Maintain business and admin accounts, bibliographic information, and professional contacts in a clear, organized system Support the organization of regional and national business development events in partnership with our marketing team.You Have:A Bachelor's degree or related experience.Past experience in professional, business development, and/or organizational roles.Demonstrated success leveraging and supporting others in the achievement of their goals.Willingness to help and support others, think creatively and juggle multiple details and activities.Detail-oriented nature and the ability to be the first point of contact for multiple conversations.Interest in a long-term role, showcasing a commitment to grow with our dynamic and expanding company.  Business Development & Executive Assistant  Job Functions DisclaimerThe above statement reflects the general functions of this job and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent in this role. The immediate supervisor may expand upon the above list if it is determined that additional duties fall within the partners' scope of responsibility. CompensationThis role will be performed from our Colorado office. The pay range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 /yr; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual performance in addition to a full range of benefits outlined in the job description. Base pay information is based on the market location. Applicants should apply via Employment Opportunity PolicyVicente LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the job application or interview process, please contact .