Senior Corporate Counsel - Litigation

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

15h • $180,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Counsel – Litigation and Disputes is a core member of UL Solutions’ Legal team, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Disputes. The role works closely with the Chief Legal Office and corporate and business leadership to manage and support potential, threatened, and active litigation and disputes, advise on litigation risk and strategy, and support investigations and regulatory matters. The position is hybrid, with three days per week on-site in Northbrook or Chicago, Illinois. It is also eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 20% of base salary.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in a law firm or fast-paced, innovative corporate legal department.
• Bar admission in good standing.
• In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, and attending hearings and trials.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Sound judgment and the ability to provide guidance and make key decisions in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to contribute as a team player and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and business leaders to advance company strategy.
• Ability to independently multitask and organize workflow in response to company strategic priorities and objectives.
• Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in product liability, commercial and contract disputes, or securities litigation is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support potential, threatened, and active litigation matters, including commercial litigation, product incidents, customer and supplier disputes, regulatory matters, and subpoenas.
• Develop recommendations for effective defense or prosecution strategies.
• Prepare company staff for legal proceedings, depositions, and trials, and represent the company at trials, mediations, arbitrations, administrative hearings, and depositions.
• Advise the company on litigation risk and strategy.
• Oversee internal discovery efforts, including coordinating with the internal e-discovery team on document identification, searching, collection, and production.
• Lead and supervise investigations related to legal issues, pending or potential litigation, and regulatory enforcement.
• Assist with subpoena responses and other third-party information requests.
• Assist with periodic reporting on litigation matters.
• Coordinate within the Chief Legal Office and support the development, revision, and maintenance of internal and enterprise-wide procedures related to disputes and litigation.
• Support the development, revision, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, and technical and organizational controls to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate the management of external counsel as needed, cost-effectively and in accordance with Chief Legal Office billing guidelines.
• Coordinate third-party vendors retained by UL for litigation or dispute matters.
• Perform other legal duties as directed by the Associate General Counsel or other Chief Legal Office leadership.

Benefits

• Annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of base salary.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Wellness benefits, including mental and financial health support.
• Retirement savings plan (401K).
• Paid time off for full-time employees, including 15 vacation days, 12 holiday and personal days, and 72 hours of sick time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree