Corporate Secretary jobs in Chicago, IL
Corporate Secretary executes and maintains all required official corporate filings, documents, reports and records according to applicable laws and regulations. Responsible for shareholder relations, communicating with Board members and coordinating shareholder lists and registrations. Being a Corporate Secretary researches and responds to shareholder requests for information. Manages the coordination of Board and shareholder meetings and the preparation of all necessary agendas and documents required for the meetings. Additionally, Corporate Secretary the incumbent in this role is usually an officer of the corporation. May require a Juris Doctor degree. Typically reports to top management. The Corporate Secretary manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Corporate Secretary typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Paralegal, Office of the Corporate Secretary
- The Mom Project
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Forest, IL
FULL_TIME
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***The salary range for this position is $70,179.20 - $97,427.20 per year.***
The Mom Project is excited to partner with Grainger in their search for a Paralegal, Office of the Corporate Secretary. This role is a hybrid setup in Lake Forest, IL.
Grainger is a leading broad-line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan, and the United Kingdom. We achieve our purpose, We Keep the World Working®, by serving more than 4.5 million customers with a wide range of products that keep their operations running and their people safe. Grainger also delivers services and solutions, such as technical support and inventory management, to save customers time and money.
We're looking for passionate people who can move our company forward. As one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For, we have a welcoming workplace where you can build a career for yourself while fulfilling our purpose to keep the world working. We embrace new ways of thinking and recognize everyone is an individual. Find your way with Grainger today.
**Candidates must be located in the United States and eligible to work without sponsorship.
POSITION DETAILS
Reporting to the Corporate Secretary, the Corporate Paralegal will support the Legal Corporate Secretary Function including corporate governance, compliance posture, and corporate/transactional activities.
Daily activities may include managing corporate governance and compliance posture of Grainger’s 30 international subsidiaries, serving as the primary relationship contact to different functions within the organization, local teams globally, and our third-party legal services providers, assisting with corporate/transactional research; drafting intercompany agreements, corporate resolutions, minutes, and other legal documents to support tax, treasury, finance, accounting, and corporate development; manage important corporate information including corporate M&A and financing due diligence and communicate legal issues and information to Company managers and employees outside of the Legal Department.
You will also support our parent entity’s Board meeting and planning process working with other Assistant General Counsel, the SEC Paralegal, and outside counsel regarding public securities and SEC-focused activities.
YOU WILL
Support parent entity’s Board meetings and departments by helping prepare Board materials
Manage third-party service provider(s) and outside local counsel on legal entity matters for our 30 international subsidiaries
Support drafting of multiple corporate documents, including minutes, resolutions, intercompany agreements, certificates, notices, and letters for our tax, treasury, and other departments
Help prepare and maintain relevant regulatory filings, including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings
Help organize legal entity management structure
Collaborate with legal, tax, treasury, accounting, and corporate development to support legal entity formation, merger, or dissolution processes
Maintain, update, and organize entity records (using Grainger’s entity management software)
Stay current on best practices in entity management, and develop templates, plans, and processes
Support communication and processing of entity data with multiple external and internal sources (e.g. treasury, tax, and accounting)
Conduct legal research on multiple legal issues
Manage and follow the budget for annual global legal entity management compliance, including generating quarterly status and analysis of external provider accounts
Contribute to the coordination of corporate documents and reporting for international treasury and tax funding projects
Provide support to Company attorneys in connection with special projects as directed by the Office of the Corporate Secretary
YOU HAVE
3 years of experience in a global legal department or law firm
Paralegal certificate
Understanding of multicultural clients and international laws while ensuring global compliance under a US-centric compliance structure
Worked as a member of a team and collaborated with all Legal Department team members and other areas of the business
Conducted legal research on Lexis-Nexis, Westlaw, on the Internet, and other legal research tools
Proficiency in Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and experience with Legal Entity Management, eBilling, and matter management software
Acquired an in-depth understanding of our company including business operations and organizational structure
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health, and well-being. Our programs provide choices to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.
Benefits starting on day one, including medical, dental vision, and life insurance
6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period with no personal contribution required
Employee discounts, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing, free access to financial counseling, education, and more
DEI STATEMENT
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment that includes providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one’s employment. With this in mind, should you need reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance. - 2 Days Ago
Corporate Secretary/ Paralegal (Alternative Investments)
- Deutsche Bank
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- Job Description:Employer: DWS GroupTitle: Corporate Secretary/ Paralegal (Alternative Investments)Location: Chicago, ILJob Code: #LI-SL1 #LI-02About DWS:Today, markets face a whole new set of pressure...
- 19 Days Ago
Corporate Real Estate Portfolio Specialist
- Potbelly Corporate
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Chicago, IL
FULL_TIME
- $80-90k plus bonus Fully Remote in the United States Potbelly Sandwich Shops, where Good Vibes and Great Careers are a way of life! Come Build the Potbelly Nation with us. Potbelly got its start in 19...
- 2 Days Ago
Secretary
- Illinois Fence Company
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Minooka, IL
FULL_TIME
- Overview We are looking for an Office Secretary to help us handle the day-to-day operations here at Illinois Fence Company. Responsibilities Taking payments and collecting final balances via online pa...
- 10 Days Ago
Secretary
- Illinois Education Association
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Minooka, IL
FULL_TIME
- $17.22 per hour to $25.97 per hourSECRETARY Minooka, Illinois EFFECTIVE DATE: To Be Determined INTERVIEWS: Selected candidates will be interviewed at a location determined by the IEA-NEA. STAFF AUTHOR...
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- 24 Action Plumbing and Sewer
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Chicago, IL
PART_TIME
- ENSURING PROPER GATHERING AND DOCUMENTATION OF NECESSARY SERVICE CALL DETAILS.Responsible for scheduling service calls between plumbing technician and customer.Must have experience with clerical work ...
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Office Administrator
- The South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
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Hazel Crest, IL
- Job Description Job Description Expectations The Office Administrator will possess an Associate Degree* or have complete...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Part Time Bilingual Receptionist Secretary
- BROKERS TWO INC
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Job Description Answer multi-line phones and take messages in a cordial manner. Punctual, reliable, and ...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
- Universal
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Roselle, IL
- Excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual with a solid background in accounting. Our company has 11 branch...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Executive Administrative Coordinator
- Oak Park Residence Corporation
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Oak Park, IL
- Job Description Job Description TITLE: Executive Administrative Coordinator PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY: To provide high leve...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Office Administrator
- DARIO'S PALLETS
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Job Description We are looking for a reliable Office Administrator. They will undertake administrative t...
- 4/13/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Executive Assistant - Chief Customer Officer & SVP of Customer Experience
- Project44 Inc.
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Chicago, IL
- **Senior Executive Assistant - Chief Customer Officer & SVP of Customer Experience** at project44 Chicago Our mission is...
- 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Attorney Practice Coordinator (Legal Secretary)
- Chicago Legal Search, Ltd.
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Chicago, IL
- Job Description Job Description Attorney Practice Coordinator (Legal Secretary) Ref: #5408 Our boutique law firm client ...
- 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
Executive Administrative Assistant - Remote
- Workoo Technologies
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Elgin, IL
- About the job Executive Administrative Assistant - Remote The Executive Office plays an integral role in setting and adv...
- 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Income Estimation for Corporate Secretary jobs
$239,465 to $427,403
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What does a Corporate Secretary do?
Corporate Secretary in Billings, MT
A corporate secretary should have enough knowledge of the correspondence, both formally and informally.
December 19, 2019
Corporate Secretary in Elkhart, IN
One of the primary responsibilities of a corporate secretary is to ensure a board of directors has the proper advice and resources to fulfill their duties to shareholders according to state law.
February 22, 2020
Corporate Secretary in New Brunswick, NJ
Additional services can include the record and files of the work completed by the Corporate Secretary and software and applications used to complete this work.
January 01, 2020