Assistant General Counsel

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant General Counsel at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois, office.

As a key member of the Legal team, the Assistant General Counsel reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer and plays an integral role within the UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement legal team. This position provides legal support to both the UL Research Institutes and the UL Standards and Engagement organizations, collaborating closely with leadership teams across both areas.

UL Research Institutes and/or UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Assistant General Counsel, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Serves as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic guidance on contracts, cooperation agreements, grant and research agreements, and key initiatives.

• Advises on corporate governance and compliance matters, including board-related issues and organizational best practices.

• Provides counsel on corporate maintenance matters for both UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement organizations, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Advises on executive compensation and benefits, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and organizational policies.

• Collaborates cross-functionally to resolve complex issues related to projects, contracts, commercial operations, compliance, and other business matters.

• Conducts research and analysis on legal issues specific to UL's operations, ensuring the company meets its legal obligations.

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates transactional and other agreements, ensuring legal and commercial interests are well protected.

• Leads or participates in special projects that advance corporate strategies and contribute to organizational growth.

• Stays current with relevant laws and standards, tracking changes and developments to ensure ongoing compliance and organizational adaptation.

• Develops and implements policies, processes, and controls to ensure UL's global compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Manages legal support for strategic initiatives, coordinating efforts across the UL legal team to provide expert guidance and harmonize solutions to complex legal issues.

• Consults with internal and external counsel as needed to address legal concerns and ensure comprehensive legal support.

• Contributes to and/or leads other department specific and cross-functional initiatives.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes/UL Standards & Engagement: For the organizations across the UL enterprise, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs. You'll also have access to our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• In-depth knowledge of corporate law, regulatory compliance, and relevant statutes.

• Ability to assess complex legal issues, interpret regulations, and develop sound legal strategies.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

• Proficiency in negotiating contracts and settlements to protect the organization's interests.

• Ability to identify and mitigate legal risks associated with business operations and strategies.

• Competence in conducting legal research and staying updated on changes in laws and regulations.

• Strong relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.

• Commitment to ethical practices and the ability to navigate complex ethical dilemmas.

• Skills to manage multiple legal projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Flexibility to adjust to changing legal landscapes and business priorities.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degreefrom an accredited, top-tier law school.

• Bar admission in good standing in relevant jurisdiction.

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience, with a proven track record in corporate law.

• Experience with a top law firm highly preferred, demonstrating strong foundational expertise in complex legal matters.

• Experience with corporate governance and handling transactional matters.

• Preparation and negotiation of corporate and business agreements.

• Professional legal experience with nonprofit, academic, or research organization is preferred.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement:

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our wholly owned subsidiary, UL Solutions, advances our shared public safety mission. We fund our work through grants, the licensing of standards documents and the business activities of UL Solutions, which conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools for customers around the world.

To learn more, visit our websites UL.org and ULSE.org.