Governance Counsel: Board & Proxy Expert

General Mills Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Judgment

Education

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

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

Job description

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.