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Corporate Counsel - M&A

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170K-190K Annually
Senior level
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2 Locations
170K-190K Annually
Senior level
The Corporate Counsel for M&A advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and related legal matters, reviewing agreements and supporting strategic initiatives.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
As a member of the Legal team, reporting to the VP, Assistant Corporate Secretary, Corporate and M&A, you will serve as a primary attorney for UL Solutions' corporate and business leadership. A Corporate Counsel acts as a trusted legal advisor and provides legal counseling and advice on matters of significant legal impact to UL Solutions, including in respect of M&A, corporate governance and executive compensation.
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.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • 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
  • Experience in corporate governance, corporate restructuring, securities, financing and/or executive compensation preferred
  • Occasional travel may be required, up to four times per year

What you'll experience working for ULS
UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we're still leading the way. From day one, we've blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science.
That's where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe.
This is more than a job. It's a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today - and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you'll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world.
Everyone here is unique. But we're also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change.
Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future - one where everyone benefits.
Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
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 $170,000 to $190,000 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.
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