Counsel, Corporate Governance & M&A

About the Role

General Mills is seeking an attorney to join its governance and corporate secretary legal team. The position will support 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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $128,900 - $214,900 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, education, skills, work experience, and certifications. 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.