Senior Corporate Counsel

UL Solutions • Chicago, IL

9d • $165,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Do you want to work for a sophisticated international company with a mission that supports the public good? UL Solutions is seeking a practical, diligent, and experienced procurement attorney. This is a hybrid position that will work three days per week from any UL Solutions office (such as Northbrook, IL, Chicago, IL, or Austin, TX). Our legal leadership is in Northbrook, IL, so we would prefer a candidate in the greater Chicago area. At UL Solutions, we make the world a safer, more secure, and more sustainable place to live. We clear the way for our customers to introduce the latest products, technological advances, and systems in an increasingly complex world so they can provide peace of mind to the market. Our integrity is woven throughout our company and shapes the way we approach and deliver our solutions. We are proud that the work we do every day has a meaningful contribution to society. We continue to build upon our legacy of trusted expertise and partnership to keep our communities safe and secure as we march forward into the future. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world. Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change. Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future — one where everyone benefits. Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com

Requirements

• BA/BS, JD, and state bar admission.
• At least three years of experience with procurement transactions, either in-house or at a major law firm (ideally both).
• Experience negotiating cloud-based services, software-licensing, API, and information-security agreements.
• Experience negotiating other types of procurement contracts, such as those governing the acquisition of industrial equipment and consulting services.
• A great sense of humor and eagerness to work collaboratively with a tightknit legal team.
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to provide poised and practical advice to people at all levels of the business.
• Ability to independently manage complex and varied responsibilities, adjusting to changing priorities as needed.
• Comfort (and ideally experience) working with internal and external clients around the world.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, and U.S. state privacy laws.
• IAPP credentials are a plus.
• Experience with vendor risk evaluation and management.
• Familiarity with CLM tools such as Ironclad.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a legal subject‑matter expert for procurement and vendor management activities.
• Reviewing and negotiating agreements to govern the acquisition of industrial equipment, consulting services, and software and other technology.
• Conducting risk evaluations of proposed vendors in collaboration with sourcing, IT, cybersecurity, privacy, and other support functions.
• Partnering with the sourcing team to draft and implement policies and procedures to govern legal review of sourcing transactions.
• Drafting and maintaining internal templates, such as IT supplier agreements and master supplier agreements.
• Keeping up with legal developments around the world related to privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

Benefits

• Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The estimated salary range for this position is $165,000 to $190,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 20% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees