Supports the legal team with contract lifecycle management, contract drafting and review, records maintenance, M&A due diligence, closing documentation, legal billing, expense accruals, litigation recordkeeping, and cross-functional legal operations projects. The role also manages contract repositories, deal files, legal invoices, and administrative requests while handling confidential information and improving processes.
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The Legal Assistant will be a detail-oriented and proactive support to our Legal team, with a particular focus on contract management, legal operations, mergers & acquisitions (M&A) support and administrative support. This role works closely with the Associate General Counsel to help manage the contract lifecycle, assist with legal operations, administrative items, and maintain the organization and integrity of legal records. The ideal candidate is highly organized, enthusiastic, discreet with confidential information, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in overseeing the contract lifecycle management (CLM) system, including intake, routing, execution, and archiving or agreements
- Maintain accurate records, report contract metrics and track contractual terms.
- Provide initial review and coordinate the redlining and review process of contracts between internal stakeholder and counterparties.
- Assist with contract drafting and processing, including formatting, clean-up, filing and execution of agreements.
- Maintain an organized repository of executed contracts, templates, and playbooks.
- Assist the Associate General Counsel and deal team with due diligence coordination, including organizing and reviewing virtual data rooms.
- Prepare and maintain due diligence checklists, closing checklists, and signature pages.
- Track and compile disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, and closing deliverables.
- Assist with post-closing integration tasks, including entity records updates and contract assignments.
- Maintain organized deal files and ensure accurate recordkeeping throughout the transaction lifecycle.
- Assist in overseeing the administration of the company’s legal billing platform and interact with all levels of the organization and departments to ensure the payment of, and efficient forecasting of legal invoices.
- Assist in the accrual of legal expenses and lead the interaction related thereto between the Legal and Finance departments.
- Assist the team in various stages of litigation record keeping.
- Work with other members of the legal team to drive progress on cross-functional projects, as assigned, while looking for opportunities to improve processes to help the company scale and be more efficient.
- Respond to requests for information as needed, including assisting company personnel with information or data from the legal department and assisting outside counsel and others as required.
- Administrative duties including but not limited to overseeing books and records and contract repository.
- Other duties as assigned.
Contract Support
M&A Support
General Legal Operations and Administrative Support
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience in contract lifecycle management (CLM).
- Prior legal operations and billing experience preferred.
- Prior legal project management experience preferred.
- Experience utilizing AI to streamline various responsibilities.
- Organization and legal project management skills.
- Excellent business judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
- Action oriented with demonstrated project management skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of matters.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple requests in a fast-paced environment and managing priorities efficiently.
- Strong computer and word processing skills, including proficiency with Google Docs, Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, e-billing platforms, and contract management tools.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively work with staff at all levels of the organization.
- Background Check Required
Perks Rolled Just for You (for Benefits-Eligible Roles)
- Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans available for employees and their dependents.
- Mental Health & Wellness Support – Access to the AI-powered Sabender platform, confidential counseling and life coaching through PAS, nutrition coaching, and discounts at Husk Fitness.
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – Generous PTO to support work–life balance (availability may vary by state—ask your recruiter for details).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, financial planning, legal matters, and more.
- Paid Parental Leave – Dedicated time to rest, recharge, and care for your growing family.
- 401(k) with Company Match – Save for the future with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
- Pet Insurance – Affordable coverage options to keep your pets healthy.
- Employee Discounts – Exclusive savings at any of TerrAscend’s 39+ dispensary locations.
- Recognition Program – Earn points through peer-to-peer recognition and redeem for Amazon rewards or gift cards.
- Disability & Life Insurance – Company-paid protection for life’s unexpected moments.
*** Background Check Requirement ***
As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.
EEO Statement
At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.
TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.
Disclaimer
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
Esta Organización Participa en E-Verify.
Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.
Statement on External Recruiting Agencies
TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend. .
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