UL Solutions · 2 weeks ago
Corporate Counsel - M&A
Northbrook, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expUL Solutions is a global leader in applied safety science, and they are seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide legal counsel on M&A, corporate governance, and executive compensation matters. The role involves advising business partners, collaborating on legal matters, and managing legal advice related to strategic transactions.
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Responsibilities
Advise business partners and other corporate functions on M&A transactions, venture investments, real property acquisitions, corporate governance, corporate restructuring, financing and executive compensation and benefits
Collaborate cross-functionally to evaluate and resolve legal matters that arise with respect to strategic transactions and corporate governance and administration matters
Review, draft and negotiate agreements related to UL Solutions’ strategic transactions
Participate in or lead special projects furthering the strategic goals and initiatives of UL Solutions
Work with the Corporate Secretary and Assistant Corporate Secretary in the coordination and administration of key facets of UL Solutions’ Board and Committee meetings
Review and prepare SEC filings and advise on securities law matters
Assist in developing, refining and overseeing policies, processes, and organizational controls to ensure UL Solutions’ compliance with applicable laws and regulations around the globe
Manage and coordinate legal advice and support of UL Solutions Legal with respect to strategic initiatives and provide expertise and guidance to harmonize issues. Consult and coordinate with other UL Solutions attorneys, as well as external counsel, as appropriate to ensure the proper approach
Act per direction of, and partner with, the Associate General Counsel – M&A, Corporate Governance & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Qualification
Required
JD from a top-tier law school and bar admission plus generally 5+ years relevant experience at a law firm and/or fast-paced and innovative global business operations environment
Extensive experience working on M&A transactions, including drafting and negotiating contracts and conducting legal due diligence
Extensive experience advising clients and non-legal personnel on legal matters
Extensive experience working in a team environment and collaborating with others to address complex legal and business issues
Occasional travel may be required, up to four times per year
Preferred
Experience in corporate governance, corporate restructuring, securities, financing and/or executive compensation
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
Recent News
2026-01-11
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