Senior Corporate Counsel

JOB DESCRIPTION
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 title for this role is based on experience and can be either a Corporate Counsel or Senior Corporate Counsel role.
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, Melville, NY, Princeton, NJ). 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:

• Serving as the company's primary procurement counsel.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements to govern the acquisition of goods, services, and new technology.
• Conducting risk evaluations of proposed vendors in collaboration with procurement, IT, cybersecurity, privacy, and other support functions.
• Evaluating proposed uses of artificial intelligence to ensure they are legal, ethical, and consistent with UL Solutions policies.
• Drafting and maintaining internal templates such as consulting services agreements, staffing agreements, IT services agreements, and API agreements.
• Occasionally assisting with client-facing work, including reviewing and negotiating SaaS terms, master licensing agreements, and other agreements that govern UL Solutions services.
• Keeping up with legal developments around the world related to commercial contracting, privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:

• BA/BS, JD, and state bar admission.
• At least three years of procurement experience either in-house or at a major law firm (ideally both).
• Extensive familiarity with cloud-based services, software-licensing, API, and information-security agreements.
• Experience with other types of procurement agreements, such those governing the acquisition of equipment and professional services.
• A great sense of humor and eagerness to work collaboratively with a tightknit legal team.
• Excellent communication 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.

Preferred, but not required:

• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, and U.S. state privacy laws. IAPP credentials are a plus.
• Familiarity with Ironclad.
• Experience with government contracting, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
• Experience with vendor risk evaluation and management

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 $145,000 to $180,000 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).
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ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
With our blend of vigilance, commitment and curiosity, we are an essential part of our organization's success. We untangle complexity, we manage risk and we protect innovation. We've been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. Now we're looking for people to join our group of global professionals and help us transform safety, security and sustainability. Join our team and develop your skills in a fast-paced environment that values learning and professional growth.