mid Legal Counsel ic · Posted Apr 23, 2026
$58,240 – $79,040
USD per year

About this role

Principal Financial is hiring a mid-level Legal Counsel based in Des Moines, IA. Compensation is listed at $58,240–$79,040 per year.

Role
Legal Counsel
Function
legal
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Location
Des Moines, IA
Department
Legal
Posted
Apr 23, 2026

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Job description

from Principal Financial careers

What You'll Do We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Paralegal Analyst to join our in-house legal department with a focus on corporate governance, corporate secretarial, and regulatory matters. This role plays a great part in supporting governance and regulatory processes throughout the company. The ideal candidate is detailed, proactive, and comfortable working in multiple legal fields. If you're looking for a role where you can make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you! Assist the corporate secretarial team for Principal subsidiaries by managing corporate records and minute books. Monitor director and officer appointments, document entity formations and dissolutions, prepare routine filings, and address inquiries related to Principal subsidiaries. Participate in subsidiary board of director and committee meetings, and prepare, coordinate, and distribute meeting materials, including agendas, resolutions, minutes, and consent actions. Act as a liaison between legal, internal business partners, and external service providers regarding board and committee meetings, governance activities, and filings. Prepare and revise corporate resolutions, written consents, secretary’s certificates, incumbency certificates, related governance documents, and intercompany agreements. Complete, file, and submit regulatory forms and filings required for Principal subsidiaries. Manage complex projects with a high degree of independence and initiative. This may include…

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