Legal Specialist

Conagra Brands • Chicago, IL

1d • $63,000 - $93,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Counsel Corporate Governance and Securities, you will support the corporate secretary function and broader entity management and transaction support with a focus on corporate governance, board support, and process improvement. You will partner closely with attorneys and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure corporate compliance, accurate records and effective governance practices. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Support the corporate secretary function including preparation and review of board and committee materials, corporate governance documents, NYSE notifications and filings, and review of corporate governance related matters in the proxy statement. Assist with matters related to support of the board of directors. Assist attorneys in the legal department with corporate transactions, such as M&A activity and financing programs, when needed. Legal entity management, including formation and dissolution of corporate entities including drafting corporate documentation (e.g., minutes, written consents, powers of attorney, apostilles and a variety of officer certificates) as needed for business initiatives Assist with quarterly dividend payments including preparing related consents and notices and coordinating with Treasury and the transfer agent. Maintain various document management systems for corporate records including HCue. Assist with record-keeping of all corporate governance related documentation by the legal department. Coordinate the legal department’s compliance with company document retention policy including electronic records related to corporate governance and entities. Work with attorneys in the legal department on other special projects with an emphasis on improving cross-functional collaboration, process automation, legal department records management and optimizing legal operations. Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor’s degree Required 3+ years of experience in a law firm or public company law department, supporting corporate governance and legal entity management. Must communicate and build relationships effectively with all internal constituents from employees to senior management, as well as external service providers related to entity management. In addition to being skilled in using standard software such as Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint, must be able to follow and maintain procedures and policies related to record keeping including document management software. Number of Days in Office: 3 #LI-Hybrid #LI-GS1 #LI-Associate Compensation Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request. At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Required
• 3+ years of experience in a law firm or public company law department, supporting corporate governance and legal entity management.
• Must communicate and build relationships effectively with all internal constituents from employees to senior management, as well as external service providers related to entity management.
• In addition to being skilled in using standard software such as Microsoft Forms, Power Automate, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint, must be able to follow and maintain procedures and policies related to record keeping including document management software.

Responsibilities

• Support the corporate secretary function including preparation and review of board and committee materials, corporate governance documents, NYSE notifications and filings, and review of corporate governance related matters in the proxy statement.
• Assist with matters related to support of the board of directors.
• Assist attorneys in the legal department with corporate transactions, such as M&A activity and financing programs, when needed.
• Legal entity management, including formation and dissolution of corporate entities including drafting corporate documentation (e.g., minutes, written consents, powers of attorney, apostilles and a variety of officer certificates) as needed for business initiatives
• Assist with quarterly dividend payments including preparing related consents and notices and coordinating with Treasury and the transfer agent.
• Maintain various document management systems for corporate records including HCue.
• Assist with record-keeping of all corporate governance related documentation by the legal department.
• Coordinate the legal department’s compliance with company document retention policy including electronic records related to corporate governance and entities.
• Work with attorneys in the legal department on other special projects with an emphasis on improving cross-functional collaboration, process automation, legal department records management and optimizing legal operations.

Benefits

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees