Advisor, Corporate Governance
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 Advisor, Corporate Governance, as a strong contributor to the team and business stakeholders, will manage a large scope and volume of corporate governance projects and work, closely aligned with the law group's objectives and business objectives. In this role, you will engage with global law team members and select leaders across the business while building strong external networks. You will apply expert business, organizational and industry knowledge to support the law team and business.
Key Accountabilities
- Independently drive desired legal outcomes on corporate governance, securities, and regulatory matters with support from the team to achieve legal outcomes and bring positive impact for both the law team and the business.
- Coordinate critical equity management processes, execute stock transactions, facilitate annual meetings and related shareholder voting matters in accordance with applicable law, and serve as a primary contact for the company’s key shareholders and trustees.
- Independently research, analyze and interpret corporate and securities laws, statutes, and regulatory requirements in support of the company’s entity structuring and global subsidiary management efforts, merger & acquisition activities, and capital markets transactions.
- Structure, draft, negotiate, and approve legal contracts, written communications, proxy statements, corporate resolutions and policies, and other corporate governance documents.
- Serve as trusted partner to the business to proactively identify, assess, and address issues of legal risk in a corporate governance context, developing a deep understanding of the business, its risk tolerance and goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external network to ensure awareness of industry and external developments and develop and deepen relevant subject matter expertise knowledge.
- Learn about new technology advancements in the field, apply them in work and share tools and learnings with others.
- Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative work environment where diversity and equity are valued.
- Provide expert thought leadership in your field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. You may provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Juris doctor or equivalent to practice law within current jurisdiction
- Experience managing stakeholder priorities and needs in a client facing capacity
- Experience working for a law firm or as an in house counsel, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating various contracts or agreements, conducting legal review of complex issues and using legal analysis to provide solutions
- Experience in leading robust projects to successful completion on time and within budget
- Minimum requirement of 3-5 years of post-JD work experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Corporate governance experience, including knowledge of Delaware corporate law, stock transactions, and shareholder meeting requirements.
- Proficiency with equity management software, entity management platforms, and other digital recordkeeping systems.
- Experience navigating subsidiary management requirements and regulatory environments in a complex, global company.
Short Description
This role will be based out of our Wayzata, MN headquarters. Relocation will be provided.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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