Governance & Compliance Paralegal (Remote)

TerrAscend; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TerrAscend is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Legal and Compliance team. The role reports to the Senior Counsel, Securities & Financing, and supports governance, board administration, and compliance efforts.

The successful candidate will manage Board materials, assist with filings, maintain subsidiary entities, and collaborate with external counsel and the broader legal team to drive efficient, cost-effective legal services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Paralegal degree or experience in a large law firm or in-house corporate department.
• At least 4 years of paralegal experience with project and operations management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SharePoint; Access database.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing key governance materials and board-related activities.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, and consents for board committees.
• Manage Board of Directors online management software (Diligent).
• Assist with entity maintenance for subsidiaries and related filings.
• Draft and review Section 16 filings, including Form 4s, with external counsel assistance.
• Support Director and Officers questionnaires and governance processes.
• Provide administrative support to the Legal department.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal degree/experience

Strong written and verbal communication

Project & operations management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Access (Database)

Job description

TerrAscend is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Legal and Compliance team. The role reports to the Senior Counsel, Securities & Financing, and supports governance, board administration, and compliance efforts.

The successful candidate will manage Board materials, assist with filings, maintain subsidiary entities, and collaborate with external counsel and the broader legal team to drive efficient, cost-effective legal services.