Vice President, Legal Affairs & Assistant Corporate Secretary

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary (“CLO”), the Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary will partner with senior leaders, the Board of Directors, and key stakeholders across the Company. This role will oversee and advise on public company reporting and disclosure, securities law compliance, corporate governance, M&A, and other corporate matters. The ability to prioritize, exercise sound judgment, establish credibility, and provide practical, business-oriented advice are key attributes for success in this role.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Chief Legal Officer, this executive will play a leading role in supporting the Company's public company obligations, Board and committee activities, and governance framework, while advising on M&A, financing, and other strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be a sophisticated corporate and securities lawyer with executive presence, strong judgment, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization. The successful candidate will be highly collaborative and influence-driven, partnering closely with the Chief Legal Officer and senior executive leaders on complex legal, governance, and strategic matters. The right candidate will be an effective communicator who can translate legal issues into practical business advice, navigate competing priorities with diplomacy, and earn credibility through responsiveness, sound decision-making, and a hands-on approach. Given the visibility and growth potential of the position, success will depend on a combination of intellectual agility, business acumen, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a 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.

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 required; 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.

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution and management of detailed legal work in a fast-paced environment.

• Outstanding written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills with the executive presence necessary to establish credibility across all levels of the organization.

• Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to successfully manage numerous competing priorities.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to effectively work with multiple stakeholders and facilitate cross-departmental project teams.

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 $275,000- $325,000 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 40% 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 (25 days), holiday and personal days (totaling 12 days), and sick time off (72 hours). 

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.