Paralegal / Legal Assistant

At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we're not just building businesses — we're building the people who make them great. Our team partners with leading operators across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail to deliver world-class expertise in legal, finance, analytics, marketing, HR, and technology.We're looking for professionals who take pride in their work, move with purpose, and thrive in fast-changing environments. The kind of people who hold themselves to high standards, think creatively, and find satisfaction in solving hard problems.When you join our team, you'll work alongside some of the most experienced leaders in the industry — professionals who share their knowledge freely and lead by example. You'll be challenged, supported, and trusted to take ownership of meaningful work that shapes the future of one of the fastest-growing industries in America.About the RoleAs a Paralegal / Legal Assistant, you'll play a critical role in supporting the General Counsel and broader Legal team across one of the most highly regulated industries in the country. You'll own the day-to-day flow of contracts, licensing files, corporate records, and compliance documentation that keeps our stores open and our customers served 365 days a year.This is a high-trust, high-ownership position for someone who thrives on precision, confidentiality, and pace---and who wants to help a first-mover legal cannabis company set the professional standard for the industry.What You'll DoDraft, redline, and route NDAs, vendor agreements, leases, and routine commercial contracts for attorney review.Maintain the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system---intake, naming conventions, executed copies, renewal calendars, and surviving obligations.Manage state and local cannabis licensing files: track expirations, prepare renewals, assemble disclosures, and coordinate signatures.Support corporate governance: maintain entity records, minute books, resolutions, officer/director updates, and good-standing filings across multiple states.Conduct legal research on regulatory, employment, real estate, and commercial matters and summarize findings for attorneys.Coordinate e-signature workflows (DocuSign), signature blocks, exhibits, and pre-signature checklists.Support litigation, subpoena response, and litigation hold administration---collecting documents, tracking deadlines, and maintaining the matter file.Partner with HR, Finance, Procurement, and Retail Operations on legal intake, vendor onboarding, and compliance escalations.Maintain strict confidentiality, attorney-client privilege, and document retention standards.Who You AreYou are a detail-obsessed, accountable, and discreet professional who treats every document like it's going to be reviewed in court. You hold yourself to the highest standards of accuracy and integrity, embrace technology to move work faster without losing precision, and take pride in being the person the legal team---and the business---can rely on.Why Join UsWe believe in integrity, dependability, and commitment to excellence. As one of the first legal cannabis companies in the country, we operate with patriotic responsibility and respect for the laws that make our business possible. This is an opportunity to grow with a company that rewards performance, values innovation, and is building the legal and compliance backbone of a maturing industry---helping redefine what legal cannabis can be.QualificationsBachelor'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 agencyKnowledge of cannabis regulations or experience in another highly regulated industry preferredExcellent written communication and document management skillsDetail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working under pressureProfessional discretion and commitment to confidentialityProficiency in G‑Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and project tracking systems like Monday.com and AsanaMust be willing to work 100% on‑site in our Edina HeadquartersAbility to travel up to 25% of role between offices and regulated sites as neededMust commit to coming to work soberSuccessfully pass a pre‑employment criminal background checkMinimum 21 years of ageBenefits and CompensationPay range between $58,240 - $72,800 annuallyEmployee discount includes 50% off smokable cannabis productsHealth, Dental and Vision insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)401KEmployee Discount Program offering exclusive discounts from top national retailersPaid Sick Leave (PSL) and Personal Time Off (PTO)Holidays observed include New Years Day, 4/20, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas DayAt Minnesota Cannabis Services, we believe great teams are built on trust, initiative, and follow‑through. We invest deeply in our people — providing mentorship, on-the‑job training, and opportunities for advancement across multiple sectors of the cannabis industry.Here, you'll be part of a high‑performing culture that values precision, reliability, and continuous improvement. Every project is a chance to grow your skills, strengthen your leadership, and contribute to something that matters.If you're driven, resourceful, and ready to make an impact, we want you on our team.As set forth in Minnesota Cannabis Services's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.#J-18808-Ljbffr