Executive Corporate Counsel & Secretary (Public Company)

Ul Solutions; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 275,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL seeks a Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary to partner with executives, the Board, and key stakeholders on corporate governance, SEC reporting, and strategic transactions.

You will oversee public company disclosures, advise on securities laws, lead M&A activities, and ensure regulatory compliance across global operations while mentoring legal teams and managing outside counsel.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school and active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Approximately 12+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience advising public companies on securities law, corporate governance, and transactional matters.
• Strong law firm training; a combination of leading law firm experience and public company in-house experience is strongly preferred.
• Extensive experience with SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 compliance.
• Deep knowledge of federal securities laws, stock exchange listing standards, and evolving corporate governance practices.
• Meaningful experience supporting Boards of Directors and committees, including direct interaction with directors and executive leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading and supporting M&A and other strategic corporate transactions from initial evaluation through closing and integration.
• Experience advising senior executives and non-legal stakeholders on complex legal and business issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal advisor on public company reporting and disclosure obligations, securities law compliance, corporate governance matters, and other general corporate legal issues.
• Lead and support preparation and review of SEC filings and related public disclosures, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, earnings materials, investor presentations, and other external communications.
• Advise on federal securities laws and regulations, including Exchange Act reporting requirements, Regulation FD, insider trading compliance, Section 16 reporting obligations, and stock exchange governance requirements.
• Support the Board of Directors and its committees, including meeting planning, agenda development, preparation and review of materials, resolutions, minutes, and other governance documentation.
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing the Company's corporate governance framework, policies, procedures, and governance best practices.
• Advise executive leadership and internal stakeholders regarding disclosure implications, governance considerations, and legal risks associated with corporate developments and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, venture investments, and other strategic transactions, including structuring, legal due diligence, negotiation, documentation, execution, and integration activities.
• Partner with Corporate Development and business leaders on evaluating strategic opportunities and assessing legal, regulatory, and governance risks.
• Advise on corporate restructurings, legal entity management, financings, and other corporate matters.
• Coordinate with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, Human Resources, and Communications on matters involving corporate disclosures, governance, executive compensation, equity programs, and strategic corporate initiatives.
• Help develop, implement, and maintain policies, controls, and processes designed to ensure compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements globally.
• Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently in connection with securities, governance, transactional, and corporate matters.
• Read and follow the UL Solutions Standards of Business Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.

Skills

Executive communication

Governance experience

Securities laws

M&A experience

Board liaison

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

UL Solutions in Northbrook, IL seeks a Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary to partner with executives, the Board, and key stakeholders on corporate governance, SEC reporting, and strategic transactions.

You will oversee public company disclosures, advise on securities laws, lead M&A activities, and ensure regulatory compliance across global operations while mentoring legal teams and managing outside counsel.