Governance and Corporate Legal Analyst

GreatAmerica; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Paid Parking

Service Awards

Business casual environment

Strong organizational culture

Job summary

GreatAmerica, an Iowa-based equipment financing leader, seeks a Governance and Corporate Legal Analyst to support the board, management committees, and corporate governance. You will coordinate meetings, draft materials, maintain records, and manage the board portal and entity data.

You will provide legal support across corporate functions, administer SharePoint and board portal tools, oversee filings, ethics program updates, and assist with due diligence and other transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal degree optional.
• 6+ years in governance, legal support or a similar role preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Experience coordinating board and committee materials and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance meetings and align schedules with Board meetings.
• Draft agendas, resolutions, consents, and minutes for corporate meetings.
• Administer board materials and manage the board portal and entity data.
• Support governance and committee communications between leadership and Board.
• Administer charters, minutes, and membership lists for governance bodies.
• Support due diligence, document review, and closing logistics for transactions.
• Assist HR matters and corporate litigation support as needed.

Skills

Governance experience

Board meeting coordination

Board materials drafting

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Legal support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Board portal administration

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GreatAmerica is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle-centered business philosophy and our team-based operating approach are key to our success and growth. We have also recently become a bank!

We Are Looking to Add a Key Member to Our Legal Team!

The Governance and Corporate Legal Analyst supports the organization’s governance structure and legal operations. This individual is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of board and management-level committee meetings, and ensuring effective communication between the board, committees and executive management. They maintain critical corporate and governance documents and oversee the administration of the board portal and entity management software. In addition to governance duties, the Governance and Corporate Legal Analyst provides legal support across various corporate functions.

As a Governance And Corporate Legal Analyst, You Will

Governance Functions

• Oversee the cadence and scheduling of governance-related meetings, including aligning management-level meeting schedules with Board meetings.
• Assist in drafting corporate meeting materials, including agendas, resolutions, written consents, and minutes.

Board Governance

• Facilitate Board governance, including coordination of Board and Board Committee meetings, travel arrangements and meeting materials.
• Facilitate clear and timely communication between leadership and Board members by preparing and distributing Board materials, coordinating meeting schedules, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring alignment.
• Manage internal requests for Board information.
• Act as an administrator for Boardvantage, the board portal.

Management-Level Governance

• Administer file folders/SharePoint sites for management-level governance committees, maintaining charters, minutes and membership lists.
• Coordinate and act as secretary for management-level committee meetings when needed.

Shareholder Matters

• Coordinate logistics and documentation for annual and special shareholder meetings, including preparing meeting materials, managing communications, and maintaining accurate recordkeeping.
• Oversee stock ledgers and manage shareholder information.

Entity Management

• Oversee legal entity maintenance, including reviewing required state-level filings (e.g., annual reports, foreign qualifications, withdrawals), onboarding new entities, and updating corporate records.
• Administer business entity databases (e.g., CT Advantage, Nasdaq Boardvantage).
• Handle requests for legal entity support, including beneficial owner forms, KYC forms, and guidance on corporate officers and signing authority.
• Act as liaison with GreatAmerica’s U.S. registered agent and foreign agents.

Ethics Program

• Maintain and manage the internal ethics site and email distro.
• Conduct initial ethics reviews; update internal records and notify relevant departments.
• Prepare and review Directors & Officers questionnaires; update internal records and notify relevant departments.
• Support compliance with related party transactions, insider transactions, and management of interlocking relationships.

Corporate Legal Analyst Support

• Support due diligence, document review and closing logistics for corporate transactions (e.g., mergers and acquisitions; securitization; real estate).
• Support HR matters, including conducting exit interviews of HR team members.
• Provide legal support for corporate litigation (or threatened corporate litigation) matters and other sensitive corporate matters (e.g., employment matters).
• Manage certain sensitive corporate contracts (e.g., M&A agreements).
• Assist with intellectual property management.
• Assist with insurance management.
• Assist with various other corporate requests directed to the Legal Department.

Other

• Be present during business hours with minimal absences (per GreatAmerica’s attendance policy).
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with GreatAmerica’s principles.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to GreatAmerica’s success.
• Work on corporate matters for which confidentiality is very important.

Education

• A bachelor’s degree is required (a paralegal degree is optional).

Experience

• Prefer 6+ years of experience in governance, legal support or a similar role.

Computer Skills

• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint. Strong MS Word skills.

Other Requirements

• Must enjoy helping others develop and succeed in a team-based environment.

Financial Benefits

Sharing rewards is an integral part of our culture. We believe in the value of hard work and reward our employees beyond the paycheck. Our total rewards package is based on eligibility and includes:

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off

Health, Wellbeing, And Family Planning Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Gym Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

Education And Career Planning Benefits

• Tuition Assistance
• Networking Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities

Perks

• Paid Parking
• Service Awards
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Business casual environment
• A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.