Senior Corporate Counsel - Litigation

Job-ID: 11245Category: LegalLocation: Northbrook, IL, United States; Chicago, IL, United StatesSchedule: DayPosted: 2026-10-16This role is hybrid on-site (3) days a week in Northbrook or Chicago, ILAs a member of the Legal team, the Senior Counsel – Litigation and Disputes is a core member of UL Solutions’ legal function. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Disputes, the Senior Counsel – Litigation and Disputes will work closely with the Chief Legal Office (CLO) and UL Solutions’ corporate and business leadership to coordinate and assist on the following matters.QualificationsJD degree and a minimum of 7 years relevant experience in a law firm or fast-paced and innovative corporate legal departmentBar admission in good standing In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations Experience in the following legal areas strongly preferred: product liability; commercial and contract disputes; securities litigation Experience in taking and defending depositions, preparing witnesses, and attending hearings and trials Strong analytical and organizational skills and excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to use sound judgment, provide guidance, and make key decisions in a demanding and fast-paced environmentAbility to contribute as a team player and work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and business leaders to fulfill and advance company strategy Ability to multi-task and organize workflow independently in response to the company's strategic priorities and objectivesWillingness to travel 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.comTotal 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 $180,000 to $210,000 USD 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 and personal days (totaling 12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).#LI-SG2#LI-Hybrid ResponsibilitiesManage and support all aspects of potential, threatened, and active litigation matters for the company, in areas that include commercial litigation, product incidents, customer and supplier disputes, regulatory matters, and subpoenas. Develop recommendations for the most effective strategy for defense or prosecution of these matters. Support the preparation of company staff for legal proceedings, depositions and trial, and represent the company at trials, mediations, arbitrations, administrative hearings, and depositions. Advise the company on litigation risk and strategy. Oversee internal discovery efforts with or without outside counsel, including coordination with internal e-discovery team about document identification, searching, collection, and production.Lead and supervise investigations in connection with a wide range of legal issues to identify problems and to support pending and potential litigation, investigations, and regulatory enforcement.Assist with subpoena responses and other third-party requests for information. Assist with periodic reporting on litigation matters.Coordinate within CLO and support the development, revision and maintenance of both internal CLO and enterprise-wide procedures on matters related to dispute and litigation proceedings.Support the development, revision, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, and technical and organizational controls to ensure the company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Coordinate on the management external counsel, as necessary, in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with CLO Billing guidelines.Coordinate third-party vendors retained by UL on any litigation or dispute matters.Perform other legal duties as directed by the Associate General Counsel or other CLO leadership.About the organizationWith 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.About the companyA 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.