Remote Paralegal: Governance & Compliance Specialist

TerrAscend; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

TerrAscend is seeking a Legal Assistant reporting to Senior Counsel, Securities & Financing, to support governance and corporate compliance. Responsibilities include drafting board materials, managing Diligent, entity maintenance, and Form 4 filings with external counsel.

The role supports cost-effective legal service delivery and cross-functional collaboration within the Legal & Compliance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Paralegal Degree or experience working as a paralegal in a large law firm or in-house corporate law department.
• At least 4 years of paralegal experience including project and operations management, strong qualitative, analytical, and communication skills in an administrative or operations position involving legal or compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SharePoint; database (Access, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Board of Directors governance materials including agendas, minutes and consents.
• Manage content and users of Diligent board software.
• Maintain domestic and foreign subsidiary entities and prepare resolutions, powers of attorney and related documents.
• Draft and review Section 16 filings (Form 4s) with external counsel and Senior Counsel.
• Assist in D&O questionnaire development and board administration processes.
• Develop processes to deliver legal services efficiently and cost-effectively.

Skills

Paralegal skills

Legal research

Document management

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal degree or experience

Tools

Diligent

Job description

TerrAscend is seeking a Legal Assistant reporting to Senior Counsel, Securities & Financing, to support governance and corporate compliance. Responsibilities include drafting board materials, managing Diligent, entity maintenance, and Form 4 filings with external counsel.

The role supports cost-effective legal service delivery and cross-functional collaboration within the Legal & Compliance team.