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Principal is seeking Counsel to work with corporate officers and the Law Department governance team on a broad range of legal and compliance matters, including those resulting from the company’s status as a publicly traded company.
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<br> In this opportunity you’ll have the opportunity to:
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<li> Support affiliated entity Boards of Directors and company committees, including serving as meeting secretary, handling a range of corporate governance matters and assisting with the preparation of board/committee materials</li>
<li> Support the preparation for annual stockholder meeting, including assuming an important lead role with the drafting and filing of the proxy statement</li>
<li> Serve as lead counsel on matters impacting corporate securities filings and assist in the preparation and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-8, Schedules 13G and 13F, and Section 16 filings</li>
<li> Serve as secretary to the Conflicts of Interest Committee and support this Committee in its role administering relevant portions of the Global Code of Conduct</li>
<li> Administer company’s annual conflicts of interest disclosure survey and help address conflicts questions</li>
<li> Work closely with HR and Compensation teams on equity plans and administer Insider Trading Policy (including restricted lists and preclearance protocol) and 10b5-1 plans</li>
<li> Serve as secretary to the ESG Taskforce and help support overall company ESG initiatives and issues</li>
<li> Collaborate with the Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations and Communications teams on communications such as earnings releases and calls, press releases and investor presentations</li>
<li> Participate on teams solving for risk factor and related disclosure issues, including Disclosure Committee</li>
<li> Help ensure company compliance with SEC and Nasdaq rules and regulations</li>
<li> Collaborate with others on international subsidiary governance and secretarial matters</li>
<li> Support the corporate governance integration for mergers and acquisitions</li>
<li> Collaborate with and manage outside legal counsel on corporate and securities matters</li>
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Willing to hire at a different level based on experience.
</div> Qualifications:
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We’re looking for someone with:
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<li> Requires JD and 5+ years’ experience as an attorney</li>
<li> 7+ years’ experience is preferred</li>
<li> Exposure to corporate governance in a public company is preferred</li>
<li> Must be admitted to practice in the state employed within twelve months of hire</li>
<li> Requires knowledge of the relevant area of law and its application</li>
<li> Must be able to work as a member of a team and independently on a self-motivated basis</li>
<li> Requires superior written and verbal communication skills</li>
<li> Must be able to apply knowledge of the law to make sound judgments, communicate, and interact with others in a professional manner</li>
<li> Some travel may be required</li>
</ul> Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $127000 - $179000 / year Additional Information:
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<b> Location / </b>
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This role offers the ability for in-office, hybrid (blending both office and remote work in a typical workweek), and remote work arrangements. You’ll work with your leader to determine which option may align best based on several factors. Locations for hybrid talent include Des Moines.
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<p><b> Work Authorization/Sponsorship </b></p>
<p>At this time, we're not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States? This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.</p>
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Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants
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<p><b> Investment Code of Ethics </b></p>
<p>For Principal Global Investors positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.</p>
<p><b> Experience Principal </b></p>
<p>While our expertise spans the globe, we're bound by one common purpose: to foster a world where financial security is accessible to all. And our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees – individually and all of us together. Explore our core values, benefits and why we’re an exceptional place to grow your career. </p>
<p><b>Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer </b></p>
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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