UL Solutions · 2 days ago
Senior Counsel
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expUL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, and they are seeking a Senior Counsel to join their Commercial Center of Excellence within the Legal Department. This role involves providing strategic legal advice on commercial transactions and supporting core business operations while driving process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Negotiate and draft a wide range of commercial agreements, including master services agreements, terms and conditions, confidentiality agreements, and related documentation
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, delivering clear, actionable guidance on commercial and operational issues
Lead initiatives to streamline contracting processes, develop playbooks, and enhance contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools (currently Ironclad)
Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks in new and existing service offerings; provide pragmatic solutions aligned with business objectives
Work closely with global stakeholders to implement best practices and ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable laws
Contribute to legal department projects, policy development, and operational enhancements
Qualification
Required
JD from an accredited law school; active state bar membership
Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience, with strong background in commercial contracting
Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills
Ability to communicate complex legal concepts in clear, concise, business-friendly language
Strong organizational skills; adept at handling multiple priorities for multiple stakeholders
Collaborative mindset with high emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
Business mindset, including continuously learning the business and its needs and delivering agile legal support that advances business goals
Intellectual curiosity and creative problem-solving
Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Commitment to integrity and excellence
Preferred
Prior in-house experience, particularly in services or technology sectors
Familiarity with CLM systems (Ironclad preferred)
Experience developing contract playbooks and/or operationalizing policies
Knowledge of data privacy/security regulations and/or government contracting
Exposure to M&A due diligence and integration of acquisitions
Comfort with engineering or scientific concepts
Interest in and experience using AI tools, particularly for legal practice
Benefits
Health benefits such as medical, dental and vision
Wellness benefits such as mental and financial health
Retirement savings (401K)
Paid time off including vacation (15 days)
Holiday including floating holidays (12 days)
Sick time off (72 hours)
Company
UL Solutions
UL Solutions is a safety science company that promotes safety science through research and investigation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.25B2025-12-03Post Ipo Secondary· $975M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-09-05Post Ipo Secondary· $980M
Leadership Team
Jennifer Scanlon
President & CEO
Scott. D'Angelo
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
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