Corporate Paralegal
Verano, Chicago, IL, United States
Corporate Paralegal
Requisition ID: 14592
Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60610
Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO) is one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies, based on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance. The company is a vertically integrated, multi‑state operator with a mission of embracing innovation and bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high‑quality, regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Operations span 13 U.S. states, with 15 cultivation and production facilities and over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com.
Assist with state corporate and federal securities filings, including filings with Verano’s stock exchange, the Canadian Securities Administration (CSA), and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), such as Form 10‑K, Form 10‑Q, Form 8‑K, DEF14A, Form 3 and Form 4.
Maintain the Company’s EDGAR profile and assist with the maintenance of the Company’s officers’ and directors’ EDGAR profiles and SEC filings.
Assist in drafting corporate documents, including ancillary transaction agreements, governance documents, and board resolutions.
Effectively manage Verano’s structure charts and corporate entities.
Effectively update and maintain Verano’s corporate records, including policies and minute books.
Provide support for M&A transactions, debt and equity financings, contract review and other legal projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience at a law firm and/or in‑house at a public company as a corporate paralegal.
Strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
Highly motivated to learn and explore the legal intricacies of the cannabis industry.
Capable of leading multiple projects independently with expert project management skills.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ year working for a publicly traded company.
Experience using EDGAR for filing SEC documents.
Experience drafting corporate documents and maintaining structure charts.
What We Offer $60,000 - $70,000. Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for an annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Physical and Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.
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Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60610
Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO) is one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies, based on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance. The company is a vertically integrated, multi‑state operator with a mission of embracing innovation and bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high‑quality, regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Operations span 13 U.S. states, with 15 cultivation and production facilities and over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at www.verano.com.
Assist with state corporate and federal securities filings, including filings with Verano’s stock exchange, the Canadian Securities Administration (CSA), and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), such as Form 10‑K, Form 10‑Q, Form 8‑K, DEF14A, Form 3 and Form 4.
Maintain the Company’s EDGAR profile and assist with the maintenance of the Company’s officers’ and directors’ EDGAR profiles and SEC filings.
Assist in drafting corporate documents, including ancillary transaction agreements, governance documents, and board resolutions.
Effectively manage Verano’s structure charts and corporate entities.
Effectively update and maintain Verano’s corporate records, including policies and minute books.
Provide support for M&A transactions, debt and equity financings, contract review and other legal projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience at a law firm and/or in‑house at a public company as a corporate paralegal.
Strong verbal and written communication, research, organizational and problem‑solving skills.
Highly motivated to learn and explore the legal intricacies of the cannabis industry.
Capable of leading multiple projects independently with expert project management skills.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
1+ year working for a publicly traded company.
Experience using EDGAR for filing SEC documents.
Experience drafting corporate documents and maintaining structure charts.
What We Offer $60,000 - $70,000. Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for an annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) matching
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Physical and Mental Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.
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