Legal Assistant/Corporate Paralegal

4 weeks ago


Toronto ON, Canada FIKA Cannabis Full time

Come join one of Canada’s fastest growing retail companies now with seven distinctive brands across the country Following several acquisitions and significant growth, we are building out our legal team to support the overall organization. This newly established position will play a pivotal role in shaping a top-tier legal function capable of managing multiple workstreams and organizing our overall corporate structure within the unique challenges posed by our ambitious growth plans and the high regulated environment that we operate in. Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, our hybrid work model offers the ideal blend of in-person mentorship with our senior leadership and the flexibility to work from your preferred location, ensuring a balance of learning and adaptability.

Founded in 2020, FIKA Cannabis began as a lifestyle brand redefining cannabis retail, including flagship locations in Toronto’s Union Station and Distillery District. With over 130+ locations across Canada, The FIKA Company is the home of 7 Canadian retail banners, including; FIKA Cannabis, Fire & Flower, Friendly Stranger, Pop’s Cannabis, Ganjika House, Flower Haze, and Prairie Records. Providing exceptional service in a variety of welcoming and intuitive store environments, The FIKA Company retail family is the destination for every type of cannabis consumer. Corporate Paralegal – The FIKA Company

EVP, Legal – The FIKA Company

As a Corporate Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team during mergers, acquisitions, contract signing and other corporate transactions. Your expertise in corporate law, due diligence, and document management will contribute to the success of our organization.

Document drafting and review. Including but not limited to contracts, agreements, and governance documents.
Organizing and maintaining contract files, tracking contract deadlines, and communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Support the organization with potential merger, acquisition, or preparation for investment opportunities as needed.
Assist with post-closing matters, such as filing required documents with regulatory authorities.
Identify risks, legal issues, and compliance matters.
Drafting and maintaining corporate records.
Ensuring corporate compliance with relevant laws and regulations (specifically related to cannabis retail activities etc.)
Assist with employment law matters as the company continues to grow.
Other administrative support which could include basic invoice management, document control, data management and data reporting utilizing Excel.

Paralegal certification along with 3-5 years in a corporate or private practice setting.
Strong proficiency in document management systems and office productivity software (Microsoft 365 etc.).
Experience with M&A activities, legal documents, and regulatory filings is an asset.
Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate legal concepts to both legal and non-legal stakeholders.
The FIKA Company respects the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

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