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Paralegal / Legal Assistant - Cannabis Regulatory & Corporate Affairs

Minneapolis, MN

Join our fast-paced, high-growth, mission-driven cannabis retail company a Paralegal. This is a hands-on, high-impact role based in Minneapolis, MN.

The Paralegal will work in our corporate headquarters located in Minneapolis. Join the most exciting and fastest growing industry in Minnesota! If you enjoy working with and talking about cannabis, this is the right job for you!  Enjoy a fun and collaborative environment with the largest discount on cannabis in the industry! Join our team today and start looking forward to coming to work doing something you love!

This Individual will 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 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

 

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