• Corporate Governance Paralegal

    Cargill (Wayzata, MN)


    Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.

     

    Job Purpose and Impact

     

    The Corporate Governance Paralegal will perform a variety of law related tasks under the direction of the organization's attorneys. In this role, you will conduct moderately complex legal research, draft legal documents and perform other related duties.

    Key Accountabilities

    + Conduct research using traditional and nontraditional data sources with some autonomy to create solutions and mitigate risks.

    + Develop and maintain files, databases and systems to collect, store and retrieve data on subsidiary management, Know Your Customer (KYC) requests, entity filings, signing authority, etc.

    + Prepare legal forms and templates, perform account management tasks using stock management software and respond to requests from shareholders and trustees under limited supervision

    + Coordinate and monitor progress for higher risk corporate governance processes.

    + Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.

    + Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience

    + Minimum of two years of related work experience

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Paralegal Certificate

    + Experience executing stock transactions and performing equity management activities.

    + Prior corporate governance, legal or related experience, particularly in a global organization.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, OneNote, etc.

    + Experience using GEMS or other entity management software tools.

    + Experience administering equity management software tools.

    + Understanding of Know Your Customer (KYC) requests.

     

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    Compensation Information

     

    The expected salary for this position is $60,000-90,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance.

     

    At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.

     

    Minnesota Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 48 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law