Associate Corporate Innovation Jobs in Minnesota

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.

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.

What You Will Do at Graco

Corporate Governance

• 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

Securities & Public Company Compliance

• 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

Mergers & Acquisitions / Strategic Transactions

• 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)

What You Will Bring to Graco

• 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

#LI-Hybrid

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).

At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco's culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.

Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco's comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

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The base pay range for this position is listed below, exclusive of fringe benefits or other compensation. If you are hired, your final base hourly rate will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, competencies, education, and/or experience. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.