Counsel, Corporate Governance

General Mills Services, Inc.; United States; Vor Ort; USD 129.000 - 215.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

General Mills is seeking an attorney to join its governance and corporate secretary legal team to support the Board of Directors and committees, counsel on governance and corporate law matters, and help prepare proxy statements.

The role includes coordinating annual stockholders meetings, researching corporate law issues, and ensuring NYSE compliance, with opportunities to work across the M&A team and outside counsel.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor degree and bar admission in the U.S. are required.
• At least 3 years of experience at a large law firm or corporate legal department.
• Experience with public company governance and related corporate law matters.
• Strong project management, judgment, and communication skills.
• Growth mindset with ability to broaden responsibilities over time.

Aufgaben

• Support development of corporate governance policies, practices, and disclosures.
• Support the Corporate Governance Committee with agendas and materials.
• Coordinate Board/Committee meeting materials, agendas, and minutes.
• Assist in proxy statement drafting, filing, and annual stockholders meeting coordination.
• Support investor engagements on governance, environmental and social matters, and respond to proxy proposals.
• Provide governance support for subsidiaries, including corporate actions and outside counsel coordination.
• Conduct legal research on corporate law matters and SEC disclosures; assist M&A team as needed.
• Support NYSE listing compliance and related annual notices.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Judgment

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Minnesota bar admission within 12 months or eligible for in-house registration

Jobbeschreibung

Company Overview

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next. General Mills is seeking an attorney to join its governance and corporate secretary legal team. The position will be responsible for supporting a variety of responsibilities within the office of the corporate secretary, including supporting the Board of Directors and Board Committees, counseling on governance and corporate law matters, assisting with preparing the company’s proxy statement, and coordinating the annual stockholders meeting. Ideal candidates will have experience addressing emerging governance issues and regulations, preparing proxy statements and other SEC disclosures, and expertise in Delaware corporate law.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the development of corporate governance policies, practices, and disclosures responsive to evolving best practices and regulatory developments.
• Support the Corporate Governance Committee through preparation of agendas and materials.
• Help coordinate the preparation, review and distribution of Board and Committee meeting materials; review board and committee agendas, prepare supporting materials and ensure timely distribution; prepare Board and Committee resolutions and draft Board minutes.
• Assist in the preparation, drafting, filing and distribution of the company’s annual proxy statement, manage the annual proxy drafting schedule, and coordinate the annual stockholders meeting.
• Support investor engagements on governance, environmental and social matters, and respond to stockholder proxy proposals.
• Provide governance support for the company’s subsidiaries, including required corporate actions, corporate minute books, and coordination of outside counsel and third-party service providers.
• Conduct legal research regarding corporate law matters, SEC disclosure questions, and provide periodic support to the company’s M&A legal team on corporate law issues.
• Support the Corporate Secretary’s office in ensuring compliance with NYSE listing standards and oversee annual and periodic compliance notices to the exchange.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school; admitted to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction (Minnesota bar admission required within 12 months of hire, or eligible for in-house registration).
• At least 3 years of experience at a large law firm or legal department of a publicly held corporation, with experience in public company governance issues and related corporate law issues.
• Strong project management, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and outside advisors under tight timelines.
• Growth mindset with enthusiasm and capacity to broaden responsibilities over time while already possessing foundational experience.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is: $128,900 - $214,900 Annual At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Benefits

Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.

• we are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks.
• Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors.
• You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
• An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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