General Counsel

General Counsel
Uline is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, packaging and industrial supplies. We’re a family-owned company known for our incredible customer service and quality products. Our people make the difference.

We’re looking for the best and brightest to take our Legal department to the next level. If you have passion and expertise in legal counsel or corporate or employment law, Uline is the company for you. Click here to learn more.

General Counsel

Uline seeks General Counsel at its Corporate Headquarters in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

Join us to experience why Uline has been designated with the Forbes 2015 America’s Best Employers award.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
•Manage Uline’s legal team, control day-to-day legal operations and drive legal strategy.
•Educate and provide counsel to Uline’s executive team on compliance, risk management, legal issues and corporate governance.
•Oversee outside counsel on major litigation.
•Interpret laws, rulings and regulations and determine how they apply to Uline.
•Research claims by and against Uline to anticipate and reduce legal risk.
•Investigate, respond to and defend formal charges and complaints.
•Draft, negotiate and review contracts.
•Implement legal operating standards and keep current on best practices and regulations.
•Develop and update contract templates and policies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
•Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
•Licensed attorney of law in Wisconsin a plus.
•10+ years attorney experience, preferably in a corporate, in-house legal setting.
•Hands-on experience and leadership mentality a must.
•Excellent communicator with a leadership mentality.
•Experience in and knowledge of risk management and evaluation.
•Tremendous insight on a wide range of legal topics gained through previous corporate clients or in-house experiences.
•Experience with a $1+ billion company or client base preferred.
•Working knowledge of trademark, patent or other intellectual property law a plus.
•International transactions and business experience (i.e. Canada and Mexico) a plus.
•Civil litigation and courtroom experience a plus.
•Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
•Professional demeanor and team player with high degree of confidentiality.

Job Title General Counsel
Job Description
Wisconsin
12575 Uline Dr. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Uline – Shipping Supply Specialists

“The people I work with are as passionate as I am.”
“I came to Uline for a job. Instead, I found a career.”

BENEFITS
•Complete insurance coverage – medical, dental, vision, life.
•401(k) with company match.
•Generous paid time off.
•Tuition reimbursement.
•3 bonus programs.
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OPEN HOUSE: Click here for detailed information and directions.

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