Assistant Corporate Secretary - Board Governance Specialist

Corteva Agriscience • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

As the world’s only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture, we’re building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we’ve got big challenges to solve – we hope you’ll be part of the solution. Corteva Agriscience is seeking an experienced Assistant Corporate Secretary - Board Governance Specialist to join our Legal team. The Assistant Corporate Secretary - Board Governance Specialist will support the Office of the Corporate Secretary at Corteva, Inc. or its future spin-off. The Office of the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary manage the corporate governance practices of the Company and is the key conduit of information to the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to function in a fast-paced, highly visible, and changing environment.
• Excellent people skills, positive attitude and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the Company, including the Board and senior management, and with all types of external contacts.
• Highly dependable, self-starting, results-oriented individual.
• Exceptional degree of professionalism and ability to be discreet with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to details and organizational skills.
• Able to work effectively on a team and coordinate efforts across functions.
• Able to quickly adapt in fast changing environment.
• Ability to travel when necessary.
• Flexibility to work outside the scope of a 40-hour week ahead of and during Board and Committee meetings.
• Ability to successfully and efficiently multi-task many high priority assignments
• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 5 years of experience in legal/SEC reporting, corporate secretary department of a publicly traded company or equivalent experience as a corporate governance professional or in a corporate department of a large law firm.
• Working knowledge of SEC, NYSE and Section 16 reporting requirements.
• Experience with meeting planning.
• Experience working with C-suite executives.
• Experience with handling many high-priority and very high-visibility assignments with professionalism and efficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Law degree (Nice to have but not required).
• Wilmington, DE-area office candidates preferred but open to arrangements at other U.S. Corteva locations or remote arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Supports overall operations of the Board.
• Manages all Board and Committee meetings, including acting as a liaison for board logistics and the development of Board and Board committee agendas.
• Supports preparation of minutes for Board and Committee meetings.
• Facilitates Board communications.
• Assists with the preparation of governance-related meeting materials.
• Prepares corporate documentation including written consents and officer and secretary’s certificates.
• Provide support and compliance with respect to federal and state securities law matters, including periodic reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); registration statements and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) listing rules.
• Ensures compliance with Company by-laws and charters, Committee charters and governance guidelines.
• Manages Section 16 compliance and reporting.
• Provides support with the Annual Shareholder Meeting process.
• Assists with corporate policies, legal projects, legal research, and other corporate legal matters, as required.
• Facilitates the orientation of new directors and oversees director education and development.
• Administers the annual board and committee evaluation process.
• Administers directors’ compensation and coordinates equity and cash payments to Board members, working closely with Human Resources.
• Administers electronic board portal for dissemination of Board/Committee meeting materials.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level