Corporate Paralegal

Graco•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$31 - $54•Hybrid

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. This role is currently based at our Minneapolis office and will transition to our new headquarters in Dayton, MN, in 2027. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to support our Legal Department in the areas of corporate governance, securities and Public company compliance, and mergers & acquisitions. This role will work closely with attorneys, executive leadership, finance, and external advisors to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and to support strategic transactions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certificate preferred
5+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department (public company experience strongly preferred)
Strong knowledge of corporate governance and SEC reporting requirements
Experience supporting M&A transactions and diligence processes
Familiarity with equity administration and Section 16 filings
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high level of ownership
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Responsibilities

Support Board of Directors and committee processes, including preparing and distributing board and committee materials, D&O Questionnaires, and preparing resolutions, minutes, and other documents related to the Company’s Board of Directors
Maintaining corporate records, minute books, and governance documents
Manage the corporate governance compliance processes and activities for the Company and its subsidiaries, both domestic and foreign, and ensure that required actions are completed in a timely manner and appropriate filings are made; maintain the worldwide entities database to ensure that information is accurate, up to date, and complete
Work with the General Counsel and Associate General Counsel to meet the Company’s filing and compliance obligations under the laws of the jurisdictions (states, cities, and countries) where the Company and its subsidiaries do business.
Coordinate annual shareholder meetings and proxy-related materials
Assist in the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including: Forms 8-Ks and proxy statements, Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5)
Maintain disclosure controls and support internal certification processes
Administer insider trading compliance program, including: Monitoring trading windows and blackout periods, Supporting pre-clearance processes
Coordinate with Finance and external auditors on disclosure and reporting requirements
Maintain equity plan documentation and assist with stock administration matters
Manage the relationship with third-party SEC filing supplier
Support all phases of M&A transactions, including: Due diligence coordination and data room management, Document review and organization, Tracking closing deliverables and checklist management, Coordinate signatures and maintain closing binders (physical and electronic)
Support post-closing integration activities, including legal entity rationalization and corporate record updates
Interface with external counsel and cross-functional teams (Tax, Finance, HR, Business Units)