Corporate Counsel - Governance
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General Mills, Inc. is hiring a Corporate Counsel - Governance. General Mills is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its governance and corporate secretary legal team. This attorney will support the Board of Directors and Board Committees, counsel on governance and corporate law matters, and assist with preparing the company's proxy statement. The role also involves coordinating the annual stockholders meeting and addressing emerging governance issues and regulations.
Key focus areas include Support development of corporate governance policies, practices, and disclosures., Support the Corporate Governance Committee through preparation of agendas and materials., and Help coordinate preparation, review and distribution of Board and Committee meeting materials..
Successful candidates bring Juris Doctor From ABA-Accredited Law School, Admitted To Practice Law In Any U.S. Jurisdiction, and Minnesota Bar Admission Within 12 Months Of Hire Or Eligible For In-House Registration. Important skills include Corporate Governance Policies, Regulatory Developments, Legal Research, Project Management, Judgment, and Communication Skills. Preferred (not required): Delaware Corporate Law.
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Job Duties
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 crossfunctional 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 $128900.00 - $214900.00 / Annually. 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. 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.
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 other and grow together.Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surroundingourselves with peoplewho are hungry for what's next.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you need to request an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please fill out our online accommodations request form by following this link: Accommodations Request.
General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
3 - 20 years
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55426
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
40944
Job Benefits
Not specified
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