Senior Counsel Securities & Governance

Ulta Beauty, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Bonus plan eligibility

Job summary

Ulta Beauty, Inc. is seeking a Senior Counsel, Securities & Governance to join our in-house Legal, Risk & Governance team in Bolingbrook, IL.

This leader will partner with enterprise leaders on securities, governance, and capital markets matters, shaping policy and disclosure frameworks. The role emphasizes a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and a strong focus on SEC reporting, governance best practices, and cross-functional partnership with Finance, Internal Audit, and Investor

Qualifications

• JD and active Illinois state bar membership.
• Minimum 5–10 years of in-house and/or law firm experience advising public companies.
• Expertise in corporate governance, securities law, finance functions, and SEC reporting.
• Proven track record as trusted advisor to C-suite executives and cross-functional leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update and enforce corporate governance policies and charters.
• Facilitate Board and committee meetings; prepare board materials.
• Maintain corporate records for domestic and international entities; ensure accuracy.
• Support Executive Compensation on plans, equity programs, and disclosures.
• Partner with ERM to integrate risk reporting into SEC filings and governance.

Skills

Securities law

Corporate governance

Public company reporting

Executive advisory

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and Illinois Bar

Job description

OVERVIEW

Realize new levels of autonomy and professional ownership. At Ulta Beauty, our Legal, Risk & Governance team provides clarity and continuity in ways that have made our growth a seamless venture, with keen insights that have opened up new and previously unexplored areas of opportunity. Through superior leadership and work that continually challenges, you’ll have the chance to help set strategic direction through ethical and collaborative thought and practice.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE

*Position is located at corporate offices in Bolingbrook, IL (Hybrid work schedule – approx. 6 days in office per month)

As Senior Counsel, Securities & Governance, you will serve as a senior legal advisor within Ulta Beauty’s growing Legal, Risk & Governance department, supporting a Fortune 500 retailer with more than 60,000 associates globally. This role functions as a trusted partner to the enterprise leadership team and the Finance & Accounting and Executive Compensation groups on a broad range of securities, corporate governance, and transactional matters. The Senior Counsel manages multifaceted matters, with an emphasis on SEC reporting, public company governance, capital markets activities, and investor communications.

As Senior Counsel, you will operate in a hybrid environment, balancing remote work with regular on-site collaboration while playing a critical role in supporting Ulta Beauty’s dynamic, growing business and helping to design and strengthen a best-in-class corporate governance framework that drives accountability and embeds ethical rigor into every decision. This newly created position will report to the Vice President, Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Secretary.

The ability to develop and maintain positive and effective relationships with business partners at all levels across the enterprise as well as with colleagues within the Legal, Risk & Governance team is a must. The ideal candidate will bring significant securities and governance experience, outstanding business acumen, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to advising internal stakeholders on complex legal and reputational issues. This is a unique opportunity to join an outstanding in-house legal, risk & governance solutions team and work at the nation’s largest specialty beauty retailer.

YOU'LL ACCCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY:

Corporate Governance & Board Support

• Develop, update, and enforce corporate governance policies and charters to align with SEC requirements, stock-exchange standards, and emerging best practices.
• Assist the VP, Assistant GC & Assistant Secretary with facilitating Board and committee meetings—developing agendas and preparing board materials.
• Oversee maintenance of corporate records for domestic and international legal entities, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Provide support to the Executive Compensation team on executive compensation matters, including executive compensation plans, equity programs, incentive structures, and related disclosures.
• Partner with Enterprise Risk Management team to develop durable risk management reporting frameworks and integrate ERM insights into SEC filings and governance structures.

Securities & Public Company Compliance

• Support the preparation, review, and filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and Section 16 officer/director reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5).
• Ensure adherence to stock-exchange listing standards, Regulation FD disclosures, and other public-company obligations.
• Manage responses to SEC comment letters and coordinate with external counsel and auditors to resolve reporting issues.
• Maintain insider-trading policies, blackout calendars, and related-party transaction procedures.
• Ensure ongoing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance by partnering with Internal Audit on control testing, remediation plans, and quarterly certifications.

Finance & Accounting Organization Partnership

• Counsel technical accounting teams on GAAP/IFRS interpretations, restatements, and audit adjustments; liaise with external auditors on related topics.
• Advise Finance on structuring debt and equity financings, credit facilities, and capital markets transactions, including negotiation of key deal documents.
• Advise Internal Audit on legal risk assessments, control remediation, and investigation protocols.
• Support Tax and Treasury on tax planning, transfer-pricing issues, hedging arrangements, and compliance with withholding and reporting obligations.
• Partner with Investor Relations on earnings-release reviews, shareholder presentations, and analyst calls to ensure legal accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support special projects, as assigned by the VP, Assistant GC & Assistant Secretary.
• Drive cost discipline and operational excellence in executing initiatives that support the company’s and legal department’s key strategic imperatives.
• Provide services within established budgets and communicate project costs to business partners for transparency.
• Deliver all legal services using a consultative approach and model accountability and responsiveness by communicating proactively and meeting service commitments timely.
• Independently supervise outside counsel and develop and effectively manage outside counsel budgets.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE

Required

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active state bar membership in Illinois (or ability to obtain Illinois bar admission)
• Minimum 5 – 10 years of in-house and/or law firm experience advising public companies
• Expertise in corporate governance, securities law, finance functions, and SEC reporting
• Demonstrated success serving as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives and cross-functional corporate leaders

Preferred

• Fortune 500 or Big Law background with high-stakes governance and public securities matters
• Degree or certification in finance or accounting
• Proven track record leading capital markets or M&A transactions
• Experience with international or global businesses and legal entities

Key Competencies

• Demonstrated trustworthiness and unwavering discretion in handling highly confidential legal and corporate information
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness to build trust across functions and executive teams
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to anticipate changes in regulatory environment to prepare the company for compliance
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset and comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-moving regulatory and market landscape
• Resilience and adaptability to change, crises, and evolving compliance demands
• Collaborative style and strong partnership skills to integrate legal counsel into strategic, cross-functional initiatives
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple complex matters simultaneously and flexibility to shift focus and priority as business needs change while also consistently maintaining strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality
• Promotion of ethical behavior and integrity in corporate decision making
• Influence good decisions with inquisition, experience, research, data, logic, and common sense
• Dynamic, results-oriented cross-functional collaborator on strategic initiatives, operational transformations, and regulatory challenges
• Reliability of completing strategic initiatives on time, well done, and under budget.
• Use of metrics and benchmarking to assess results and identify opportunities for improvement
• Positive energy, enthusiasm, flexibility, confidence, and the ability to work collaboratively as well as cross- functionally in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Business minded and strategic thinking with an enterprise view considering impacts across the company

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The pay range for this position is $176,700.00 - $235,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

ABOUT

AtUlta Beauty(NASDAQ: ULTA),the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.