Corporate Counsel

Work Location Type: Hybrid

Req Number 328884

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc., is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom. At Grainger, We Keep the World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products and solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. Known for its commitment to service and award-winning culture, the Company had 2024 revenue of $17.2 billion across its two business models. In the High-Touch Solutions segment, Grainger offers approximately 2 million maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products and services, including technical support and inventory management. In the Endless Assortment segment, Zoro.com offers customers access to more than 14 million products, and MonotaRO.com offers more than 24 million products. For more information, visit www.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $123,000.00 - $205,100.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 10 or , based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

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Grainger Benefits

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

This position is not eligible for any form of sponsorship now or in the future. Individuals requiring sponsorship (e.g. OPT or H1B visa status) should not apply. Only individuals authorized to work in the United States now and for the foreseeable future will be considered for this position.

The Corporate Counsel Senior primarily supports corporate governance, public company compliance, and Board and committee operations. The role prepares Board and committee materials, supports shareholder meeting execution, manages domestic and international subsidiary governance, and assists with SEC reporting, Section 16 compliance, insider trading administration, and NYSE listing standards. The role collaborates closely with senior attorneys and cross‑functional partners across Finance, Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, and other functions to provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice, conduct legal research, and support transactions, disclosures, policies, and compliance initiatives. The role also supports policy updates, due diligence, outside counsel management, cross‑functional projects, and day‑to‑day legal issue‑spotting across the Corporate Affairs organization.


You Will

• Prepares and coordinates Board of Directors and committee materials, including agendas and minutes, to enable effective governance, oversight, and decision‑making.
• Administers corporate governance frameworks by maintaining policies, committee charters, and related documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
• Supports annual shareholder meeting planning and execution to meet legal requirements, disclosure obligations, and stakeholder expectations.
• Manages domestic and international subsidiary governance by supporting entity formations, ongoing maintenance, restructurings, and dissolutions to ensure proper corporate recordkeeping and compliance.
• Monitors corporate governance and securities law developments and advises on emerging trends and best practices to support proactive risk management and governance excellence.
• Prepares and reviews SEC filings, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, 8‑K, and proxy statements, and supports Section 16 reporting and insider trading program administration to ensure timely and accurate public disclosures.
• Partners with Finance, Investor Relations, and other stakeholders to support disclosure controls, NYSE listing compliance, and coordinated public company reporting processes.
• Provides generalist legal support across Corporate Affairs by conducting legal research, supporting policy updates, due diligence, transactions, outside counsel management, and day‑to‑day legal issue‑spotting.

You Have

• Juris Doctrate from an accredited law school required
• 1-3 years with a law firm and/or in-house legal department
• Demonstrated analytical ability and attention to detail.
• High level of curiosity, integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Knowledge of public company reporting and SEC compliance.
• Familiarity with corporate governance requirements and NYSE listing standards.
• Prior exposure to subsidiary governance and entity management systems.
• Illinois Bar Admission Upon Hire required

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.
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Client-provided location(s): Lake Forest, IL

Job ID: Grainger-328884-en_US

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-13T23:30:05