Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist the Legal team with contract management, legal operations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) support, and various administrative tasks.

• Help manage the contract lifecycle management system, which includes intake, routing, execution, and archiving.

• Maintain accurate contract records, generate reports on contract metrics, and monitor contractual terms.

• Provide initial contract reviews and coordinate the redlining and review processes.

• Aid in contract drafting, formatting, filing, and execution.

• Organize repositories for executed contracts, templates, playbooks, and legal documentation.

• Coordinate M&A due diligence and manage the organization and review of virtual data rooms.

• Prepare and keep updated due diligence checklists, closing checklists, and signature pages.

• Monitor disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and closing deliverables.

• Support post-closing integration, entity record updates, and contract assignments.

• Maintain orderly deal files and transaction records.

• Help manage the legal billing platform and forecast legal invoices.

• Assist with legal expense accruals and foster coordination between the Legal and Finance teams.

• Support litigation record-keeping tasks.

• Collaborate on cross-functional projects to enhance legal processes.

• Respond to information requests from company personnel, outside counsel, and other stakeholders.

• Oversee books, records, and the contract repository.

• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in contract lifecycle management (CLM) is necessary.

• Preferably, at least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.

• Prior experience in legal operations and billing is preferred.

• Previous legal project management experience is advantageous.

• Familiarity with utilizing AI to enhance responsibilities.

• Strong organizational and legal project management abilities.

• Excellent business judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills are essential.

• Proven project management capabilities.

• Flexibility and a willingness to engage in a wide range of tasks.

• Outstanding time management and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple requests and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient computer and word processing skills are required.

• Expertise in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, e-billing platforms, and contract management tools.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with staff at all organizational levels.

• A background check is required.

• Authorization to work in the U.S. must be verified through E-Verify.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Access to the AI-powered Sabender mental health and wellness platform.

• Confidential counseling and life coaching services through PAS.

• Nutrition coaching services.

• Discounts on Husk Fitness memberships.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that supports mental health, financial planning, and legal matters.

• Paid parental leave.

• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.

• Pet insurance options available.

• Employee discounts at over 39 TerrAscend dispensary locations.

• Peer-to-peer recognition program offering Amazon rewards or gift cards.

• Company-paid disability and life insurance coverage.