Legal & Compliance Associate

About Us Connected International, Inc. (Connected Cannabis Co.) is a leading vertically integrated cannabis company based in Sacramento and operating in California, Arizona, and Florida. With over 11 years experience, Connected specializes in breeding, growing, manufacturing, and distributing top-shelf cannabis through its state-of-the-art facilities and proprietary genetics. With over 250 employees across the United States, Connected maintains a strong presence in the industry across multiple markets. The company has recently expanded into Arizona and Florida with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Connected's mission has always been to breed, grow, and sell the best cannabis in the world, setting high standards for its products, people, and partners wherever we go. About the Job We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to support the General Counsel and legal team across a broad range of corporate, transactional, intellectual property, and administrative matters. This role requires strong organizational abilities, contract management expertise, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate needs to have excellent communication skills, enjoys being hands on and in the detail, and will play an instrumental role in corporate housekeeping and legal recordkeeping. What You Will Do Corporate Governance & Entity Management Maintain and update corporate entity records, annual filings, and qualifications. Draft and coordinate board agendas, consents, resolutions, and other governance materials. Perform corporate maintenance, including timely filing of statements of information and UCC-1 with the Secretary of State. Track and ensure compliance with key entity-level agreements. Manage signature collection processes and support governance-related transactions. Contracts & Transactions Review, draft, revise, and administer a wide range of contracts (e.g., confidentiality, vendor, consultant, SOWs, amendments). Ensure contract adherence to company policies, master agreements, and contract standards. Coordinate with internal counsel and business units to address non-standard terms. Maintain contract tracking systems and prepare summaries, key document checklists, and transaction-related documents. Intellectual Property & Trademarks Oversee and manage the company s trademark portfolio, including applications, renewals, oppositions, and deadlines. Maintain records of IP assets and coordinate with internal/ external counsel. Insurance Portfolio Manage the corporate insurance program, including applications, renewals, endorsements, and claims. Collaborate with HR and management to develop or update employee policies and procedures as needed. Track coverage details and maintain accessible records of all insurance policies. Document & Data Room Management Lead the effort to build and maintain a centralized document management system for contracts, board consents, insurance policies, and other key agreements. Maintain corporate data rooms for transactions, due diligence, and audits. Ensure accurate, consistent, and accessible documentation across departments. Litigation & Legal Support Track litigation deadlines and case calendars. Support discovery, filings, and litigation-related administrative tasks. Work with outside counsel and internal management teams on legal matters. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Risk Management Proactively communicate risks and opportunities to ensure collaboration and problem solving across departments. Assist in developing and maintaining accurate points of contact for stakeholders, insurers, and other external parties. Manage special projects related to corporate policy and compliance. Vendor Management Support vendor management processes and contribute to more efficient use of the provision of legal services to the organization. What We Are Looking For What We Are Looking For Bachelor's degree Paralegal Certification Broad knowledge of cannabis regulatory and legal frameworks Adaptive and able to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment Able to synthesize complex technical and regulatory information into digestible concepts Able manage multiple projects simultaneously and willingness to quickly pivot into new tasks as needed Excellent verbal and written communicator Analytical and attentive to detail Compensation Description (annually): The salary range for this position in the selected city is $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 annually. Why Connected? Connected is an exciting, innovative workplace with an inclusive culture that offers rare career opportunities, and a chance to make a real-world impact in a new start-up industry! We are looking for exceptional people to join our team as we transition into the next phase of our business ventures and become a leader in the cannabis industry. Competitive Pay 401 (k), Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program PTO, Flexible Schedules, Work-Life Balance Career Growth and Internal Advancement Opportunities Chance to work in an exciting new start-up industry with awesome people!