Senior Corporate Counsel - Litigation

UL Solutions • Northbrook, IL

24d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Counsel – Litigation and Disputes is a core member of UL Solutions’ Legal team. The role works closely with the Chief Legal Office (CLO) and corporate and business leadership to manage litigation and disputes, advise on litigation risk and strategy, support investigations and subpoena responses, and help maintain legal procedures and compliance controls. The position reports to the Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Disputes, and is hybrid, working on-site three days a week in Northbrook or Chicago, Illinois. Travel is required.

The role handles potential, threatened, and active matters involving commercial litigation, product incidents, customer and supplier disputes, regulatory issues, and subpoenas. It supports legal proceedings and witnesses, oversees discovery and investigations, coordinates outside counsel and vendors, and contributes to litigation reporting and enterprise-wide procedures.

The estimated salary range is $180,000 to $210,000, with eligibility for annual bonus compensation targeting 20% of base salary. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement savings; and paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick time.

Requirements

• JD degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in a law firm or fast-paced 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.
• Ability to use sound judgment, provide guidance, and make key decisions in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and business leaders to advance company strategy.
• Ability to multitask and independently organize workflow in response to strategic priorities and objectives.
• Willingness to travel.

Nice To Haves

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

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 trial; 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, investigations, and regulatory enforcement.
• Assist with subpoena responses and other third-party information requests.
• Assist with periodic reporting on litigation matters.
• Coordinate within the CLO and support the development, revision, and maintenance of internal and enterprise-wide procedures related to disputes and litigation proceedings.
• 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 cost-effectively and in accordance with CLO 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 CLO leadership.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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