Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Cannabis Regulatory & Corporate Affairs

We are hiring a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support our in-house legal team in navigating the evolving legal landscape of cannabis. This position plays a critical role in managing documentation, regulatory filings, litigation support, and day-to-day legal operations that keep our fast-growing business compliant, protected, and prepared for continued national expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

Cannabis Licensing & Compliance Support

• Prepare and file applications, renewals, and required disclosures across multiple jurisdictions
• Maintain trackers of license status, correspondence, deadlines, and required documentation
• Organize and archive compliance records in alignment with state regulatory requirements

Real Estate & Construction Documentation

• Review and maintain lease agreements, construction contracts, and zoning materials
• Assist with due diligence for new site development and municipal permitting
• Track real estate and construction timelines, ensuring all legal conditions are met

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Support

• Coordinate internal document collection and organize case files
• Draft legal correspondence, prepare exhibits, and manage outside counsel requests
• Track litigation status, key dates, and billing

Legislative Affairs & Government Relations

• Support the legal team with research on emerging cannabis legislation
• Assist in preparing summary materials, talking points, and policy tracking reports
• Organize and schedule meetings with state and local agencies, coalitions, and bi-partisan lawmakers

General Legal Operations

• Manage signature processes and coordinate with the Executive Assistant team
• Maintain the legal department’s contract repository, calendar, and project management tools
• Assist with corporate governance, including maintaining minute books and annual reports

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree an/or paralegal certificate (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of legal assistant or paralegal experience, ideally in a corporate legal department or regulatory agency
• Knowledge of cannabis regulations or experience in another highly regulated industry preferred
• Excellent written communication and document management skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working under pressure
• Professional discretion and commitment to confidentiality
• Proficiency in G-Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and project tracking systems like Monday.com and Asana
• Must be willing to work 100% on-site in our Minneapolis Headquarters
• Ability to travel up to 25% of role between offices and regulated sites as needed
• Must commit to coming to work sober
• Successfully pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• Minimum 21 years of age

Benefits and Compensation:

• Pay range between $85,000 - $85,000
• Employee discount includes 50% off smokable cannabis products
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program offering exclusive discounts from top national retailers
• Paid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay for anyone working New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day