Deputy General Counsel
Deputy General Counsel
Job ID:R223451
Location:Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Deputy General Counsel
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
As the leading shipping supply specialist in North America, our experienced Legal team navigates the ever-changing legal landscape ranging from trade to customs regulations. Help guide Uline as Deputy General Counsel to continue building on decades of steady growth and success.
Better together than apart. This position is on-site, and we are looking for good people who share our passion.
Position Responsibilities
Oversee corporate counsel and legal staff as assigned by General Counsel.
Develop, negotiate and review contracts, including customer and vendor agreements, leases and service agreements.
Oversee outside and in-house counsel in representing Uline and its owners in litigation, agency actions and other disputes.
Research, prepare documents and advise on a variety of legal issues.
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations to determine applicability to Uline.
Investigate legal and compliance risks and determine how to address them.
Participate in functional leadership and project teams and provide training to company employees.
Minimum Requirements
Jurist Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
20 years of experience in a combination of law firm and corporate settings.
Experience managing in-house attorneys along with extensive experience with employment and real estate law.
Civil litigation oversight, business negotiations and compliance experience.
Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin or eligible for admission as in-house counsel.
Benefits
Complete medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts and wellness programs.
401(k) with 5% employer match.
Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.
Bonus programs that include annual performance, sales goals and profit sharing.
Employee Perks
On-site café with executive chefs and seasonal dinner-to-go options.
First-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.
Professional development classes.
About Uline
Uline is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging materials. We're a family-owned company known for incredible service, quality products and same-day shipping of our huge in-stock inventory. With over 8,500 employees across 12 locations, it's time you joined Uline.
Uline is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening.
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