Vice President Assistant General Counsel

Ulta Beauty, Inc.•Bolingbrook, IL

61d•$300,000 - $360,000

About The Position

Realize new levels of autonomy and professional ownership. At Ulta Beauty, our Legal, Risk & Governance team provides clarity and continuity in ways that have made our growth a seamless venture, with keen insights that have opened up new and previously unexplored areas of opportunity. Through superior leadership and work that continually challenges, you'll have the chance to help set strategic direction through ethical and collaborative thought and practice. THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: As Vice President Assistant General Counsel, you will: Design and strengthen a best-in-class corporate governance framework that advances board oversight, drives accountability, and embeds ethical rigor into every decision. Champion securities compliance and public-company obligations, transforming complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable policies that protect our market reputation. Partner closely with the CFO and all finance-related functions-including accounting, finance, internal audit, tax, treasury, and investor relations-to align legal strategy with capital markets activities, financial reporting, and investor communications. Lead our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Sustainability and corporate responsibility agenda, positioning sustainability, stakeholder trust and long-term value creation at the core of our retail operations and merchandising strategies. Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, embedding a culture of proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and digital innovation across legal operations. YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: Corporate Governance & Board Support Develop, update, and enforce corporate governance policies and charters to align with SEC requirements, stock-exchange standards, and emerging best practices. Coordinate and manage all Board and committee meetings-drafting agendas, preparing detailed board books, and recording minutes. Facilitate annual board and committee evaluations, director independence assessments, and conflict-of-interest disclosures. Oversee maintenance of corporate records, resolutions, and charter amendments, ensuring timely filings and accessibility. Support on board composition, committee mandates, and governance frameworks to optimize oversight and risk management. Provide support to the Compensation team on executive compensation matters, including executive compensation plans, equity programs, incentive structures, and related disclosures. Securities & Public Company Compliance Support the preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1/DEF 14A (proxy statements), and Section 16 officer/director reports. Oversee adherence to stock-exchange listing standards, Regulation FD disclosures, and other public-company obligations. Manage responses to SEC comment letters and coordinate with external counsel and auditors to resolve reporting issues. Design and maintain insider-trading policies, blackout calendars, and related-party transaction procedures. Ensure ongoing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance by partnering with internal audit on control testing, remediation plans, and quarterly certifications. CFO Function Partnership Counsel accounting teams on GAAP/IFRS interpretations, restatements, and audit adjustments; liaise with the Audit Committee and external auditors. Advise finance on structuring debt and equity financings, credit facilities, and capital-markets transactions, including negotiation of key deal documents. Advice internal audit on legal risk assessments, control remediation, and investigation protocols. Support tax and treasury on tax planning, transfer-pricing issues, hedging arrangements, and compliance with withholding and reporting obligations. Partner with investor relations on earnings-release reviews, shareholder presentations, and analyst calls to ensure legal accuracy and regulatory compliance. ESG & Corporate Responsibility Oversee the execution of an integrated ESG and Sustainability strategy, aligning goals with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and emerging regulatory regimes. Drive sustainability initiatives across retail operations and merchandising-such as sustainable sourcing, packaging reduction, energy efficiency, and circular product programs-to enhance brand reputation and operational resilience. Ensure compliance with sustainability rules, regulations, and laws applicable to our retail and merchandising operations. Oversee sustainability reporting, coordinate third-party assurance, and present results in the annual report and proxy statement.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) and active state bar membership
15 years of in-house experience advising public companies
Deep expertise in corporate governance, securities law, finance functions, and SEC reporting
Demonstrated success serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, the Board of Directors, and its Audit, Compensation, and Nominating & Governance Committees
Demonstrated trustworthiness and unwavering discretion in handling highly confidential legal and corporate information
High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness to build trust across functions and executive teams
Strong leadership presence, exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Anticipate changes in regulatory environment to prepare the company for compliance
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving regulatory landscape
Resilience and adaptability to lead through change, crises, and evolving compliance demands
Collaborative style and strong partnership skills to integrate legal counsel into strategic, cross-functional initiatives
Promotion of ethical behavior and integrity in corporate decision making
Influence good decisions with inquisition, experience, research, data, logic, and common sense
Dynamic, results-oriented cross-functional collaborator on strategic initiatives, operational transformations, and regulatory challenges
Reliability of completing strategic initiatives on time, well done, and under budget.
Use of metrics and benchmarking to assess results and identify opportunities for improvement

Nice To Haves

Fortune 500 or Big Law background with high-stakes governance and public securities matters
Degree or certification in finance or accounting
Proven track record leading capital-markets transactions and ESG initiatives
Hands-on experience in shareholder engagement

Responsibilities

Design and strengthen a best-in-class corporate governance framework that advances board oversight, drives accountability, and embeds ethical rigor into every decision.
Champion securities compliance and public-company obligations, transforming complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable policies that protect our market reputation.
Partner closely with the CFO and all finance-related functions-including accounting, finance, internal audit, tax, treasury, and investor relations-to align legal strategy with capital markets activities, financial reporting, and investor communications.
Lead our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), Sustainability and corporate responsibility agenda, positioning sustainability, stakeholder trust and long-term value creation at the core of our retail operations and merchandising strategies.
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team, embedding a culture of proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and digital innovation across legal operations.
Develop, update, and enforce corporate governance policies and charters to align with SEC requirements, stock-exchange standards, and emerging best practices.
Coordinate and manage all Board and committee meetings-drafting agendas, preparing detailed board books, and recording minutes.
Facilitate annual board and committee evaluations, director independence assessments, and conflict-of-interest disclosures.
Oversee maintenance of corporate records, resolutions, and charter amendments, ensuring timely filings and accessibility.
Support on board composition, committee mandates, and governance frameworks to optimize oversight and risk management.
Provide support to the Compensation team on executive compensation matters, including executive compensation plans, equity programs, incentive structures, and related disclosures.
Support the preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1/DEF 14A (proxy statements), and Section 16 officer/director reports.
Oversee adherence to stock-exchange listing standards, Regulation FD disclosures, and other public-company obligations.
Manage responses to SEC comment letters and coordinate with external counsel and auditors to resolve reporting issues.
Design and maintain insider-trading policies, blackout calendars, and related-party transaction procedures.
Ensure ongoing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance by partnering with internal audit on control testing, remediation plans, and quarterly certifications.
Counsel accounting teams on GAAP/IFRS interpretations, restatements, and audit adjustments; liaise with the Audit Committee and external auditors.
Advise finance on structuring debt and equity financings, credit facilities, and capital-markets transactions, including negotiation of key deal documents.
Advice internal audit on legal risk assessments, control remediation, and investigation protocols.
Support tax and treasury on tax planning, transfer-pricing issues, hedging arrangements, and compliance with withholding and reporting obligations.
Partner with investor relations on earnings-release reviews, shareholder presentations, and analyst calls to ensure legal accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Oversee the execution of an integrated ESG and Sustainability strategy, aligning goals with GRI, SASB, TCFD, and emerging regulatory regimes.
Drive sustainability initiatives across retail operations and merchandising-such as sustainable sourcing, packaging reduction, energy efficiency, and circular product programs-to enhance brand reputation and operational resilience.
Ensure compliance with sustainability rules, regulations, and laws applicable to our retail and merchandising operations.
Oversee sustainability reporting, coordinate third-party assurance, and present results in the annual report and proxy statement.

Benefits

Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits.
Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

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