Corporate Counsel

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Northbrook, IL
Hybrid
Senior level
Automotive • Professional Services • Software • Consulting • Energy • Chemical • Renewable Energy
Our mission is to make the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place.
The Role
Corporate Counsel will support and advise business partners on legal matters, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with global laws. Collaborates across departments to resolve issues relating to technology and services, and leads projects for product development.
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JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Supporting and directly advising business partners on contracts, disputes and strategic business initiatives.
  • Collaborating cross-functionally to resolve commercial, operational, compliance, security, and customer/vendor issues.
  • Researches, analyzes and advises on legal issues related to ULs specific technology and/or services.
  • Reviews, drafts and negotiates agreements, related to ULs specific technology and/or services.
  • Develops terms and conditions for sales and license agreements and vendor agreements to ensure UL is receiving state-of-the art service at the appropriate levels while minimizing risk.
  • Participates in or leads special projects furthering development and providing ongoing product and program counseling support to deploy these products & services globally for our customers.
  • Maintains current knowledge of applicable global, federal and state privacy laws and standards and monitor advancements to ensure organizational adaptation and compliance.
  • Develops, refines and implements policies, processes, and technical and organizational controls to ensure ULs compliance with applicable laws and regulations around the globe.
  • Manages and coordinates legal advice and support of UL Legal with respect to strategic initiatives and provide expertise and guidance to harmonize issues.
  • Consult and coordinate with other UL attorneys, as well as external counsel, as appropriate to ensure the proper approach.
  • Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
  • Performs other duties as directed.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • JD from a top-tier law school and bar admission plus generally 6+ years relevant experience a fast-paced and innovative global business operations environment.
  • Extensive experience in contract management and negotiations.
  • Extensive, hands-on experience developing and implementing records retention and/or policies and procedures and/or conducting risk assessments and audits.
  • In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations.
  • International business experience and a mix of top law firm and in-house experience strongly preferred.
  • Willingness to travel.


ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
15,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers’ product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers’ products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.

Why Work With Us

Science is in our DNA; we are endlessly curious and passionate about seeking and speaking the truth. We take delight in knowing that our work makes a meaningful contribution to society, and we are proud that our culture is centered on integrity, collaboration, inclusion and excellence.

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