General Counsel

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The Role
As General Counsel, you'll manage the Legal and Risk Management teams, provide strategic legal advice to executives, oversee contracts and litigation, and stay updated on relevant legal trends.
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General Counsel

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Join Uline as General Counsel and guide a high-performing legal team for North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging supplies. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, you will navigate complex legal matters and help drive our continued growth.

Position Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor the Legal and Risk Management teams, directing daily operations and special projects for 12 lawyers and support staff.

  • Select and oversee outside and in-house counsel in representing Uline and its owners in litigation, agency actions and other disputes.

  • Participate in company leadership meetings to provide legal advice that minimizes risk and aligns with business strategy.

  • Develop, negotiate and review key contracts.

  • Stay ahead of legal and regulatory trends to support proactive and informed business recommendations.

Minimum Requirements

  • JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

  • 20+ years of experience in both law firm and corporate settings.

  • Licensed in Wisconsin or eligible as in-house counsel.

  • Proven experience managing in-house attorneys and advising executives, preferably as General Counsel at a large corporation.

  • Industry background in warehousing and distribution is a plus.

Benefits

  • Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!

  • Multiple bonus programs.

  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

  • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

  • On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.

  • Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,000 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All positions are on-site.

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Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks!  Explore Uline.jobs to learn more!

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The Company
Lacey, , Washington
6,292 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Uline is North America's leading distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies. Our family-owned company is committed to providing businesses with the highest quality, in-stock products and an exceptional customer experience. Uline’s dedicated team of employees make this possible, working together to ensure fast, reliable delivery and legendary customer service

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