Corporate Counsel

Corporate Counsel

At Universal Display Corporation (UDC), we're changing the way people see the world. If you're reading this on a smartphone, there's a good chance UDC's materials are producing the light and color shining from your screen right now. UDC's OLED ingredients are key parts of stunning, energy-efficient displays used in everything from smartwatches to phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, TVs and automobiles. Virtually every OLED consumer electronics product around the world uses UDC's phosphorescent OLED materials and technologies.

UDC is a publicly traded company and pioneer in the OLED industry. When you join our global team, you are embarking on a journey at the forefront of display technology and organic electronics that impacts the daily lives of people around the world. With a focus on energy efficiency, UDC's team is contributing to making a better, more sustainable planet.

Job Summary:

UDC's Corporate Counsel will report to UDC's VP, Deputy General Counsel and serve as a trusted advisor to the business, providing practical, timely and strategic advice across a range of corporate, commercial and compliance matters. This generalist role will partner closely with internal stakeholders to support day-to-day operations, manage legal risks, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position requires strong judgment, business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume corporate environment, supporting both U.S.-based and international clients and operations.

In this hands-on role, the candidate must have a strong work-ethic and be a self-starter who can work both independently and as a part of a highly collaborative international team. The candidate must possess strong legal drafting and negotiating skills. The individual must be client-service focused and be able to prioritize and execute on numerous projects simultaneously. The ability to balance superior attention to detail while maintaining an awareness of the big picture are a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support a broad range of corporate legal matters, including public company reporting and compliance, corporate governance and board support, strategic investments, and transactional activities
• Negotiate, draft, review and advise on commercial agreements and related documentation
• Assist in the development, implementation and oversight of Company policies, compliance programs and training to promote compliance and mitigate risk
• Advise on data privacy and enterprise risk management issues
• Perform other duties and special projects as may be assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing corporate law, in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience in a complex and regulated environment is preferred.
• Current New Jersey bar admission in good standing, or in good standing in another U.S. jurisdiction with ability and interest in becoming licensed in New Jersey.
• Technologically savvy and possesses a willingness to use technology to continually create efficiencies in legal-related processes.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis, when and if needed.
• International/global experience a plus.

Current Benefits at UDC:

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus program
• Medical/Prescription Drug coverage, Dental, and Vision for employees and family
• Option of Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Option of Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Group Term Life insurance, short term disability, and long-term disability benefits for employees
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) company contribution
• Ewing Worldwide Headquarters (HQ) cafeteria provides breakfast and lunch to employees at no cost to them
• Annual charitable matching gift
• Generous Paid Time Off

Annual compensation range: $140k-165k

At Universal Display Corporation, base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the annual salary range only, and does not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable.