Senior Corporate Counsel - Real Estate, Leasing & Construction

Responsibilities

• Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial leases (office and lab), including new leases, renewals, expansions, early terminations, assignments/subleases, and related agreements.
• Support acquisitions and dispositions, including drafting/negotiating purchase and sale agreements and managing closing deliverables.
• Partner with Facilities and business stakeholders to ensure lease provisions align with planned facility use, buildout requirements, compliance obligations, and future portfolio strategy (e.g., expansion/contraction rights, relocation planning).
• Manage (directly and/or through outside counsel) real estate due diligence and risk assessments, including title, survey, zoning/land use, entitlements, and environmental diligence, and advise stakeholders on mitigation strategies.
• Support global leasing activity by coordinating with local counsel and business teams to address jurisdiction-specific requirements and market practices.
• Advise on real estate disputes and operational matters (e.g., landlord/tenant issues, lease enforcement, claims), coordinating with internal and outside litigation counsel as needed.
• Contracting Lead legal support for construction and renovation projects across UL Solutions’ global footprint, including drafting and negotiating agreements with general contractors, construction managers, design professionals (architects/engineers), specialty trades, and project consultants.
• Advisory on key construction contract frameworks and exhibits (scope, deliverables, milestones, pricing schedules, change order procedures, schedule requirements, warranties, acceptance criteria, and commissioning/turnover documentation).
• Advisory on common project delivery and pricing models (e.g., design-bid-build, design-build, construction manager at risk; lump sum, or cost-plus) and tailor provisions to reflect UL Solutions’ risk posture and operational needs.
• Assist Facilities to manage and resolve disputes and to implement contract administration practices that reduce disputes and improve project outcomes.
• Equipment Procurement Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for the procurement of laboratory equipment, including purchase agreements and master supply agreements, equipment leasing and financing arrangements, installation, calibration, and commissioning agreements, and maintenance, service, and support contracts.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active state bar membership in good standing.
• Significant experience advising on commercial real estate and leasing, including drafting and negotiating leases and related documents.
• Demonstrated experience supporting construction contracting and capital projects, including negotiation of contractor and design professional agreements and counseling on change orders and project risk issues.
• Working knowledge of real estate diligence and closing processes, including title, survey, zoning/land use, and environmental diligence (directly or through counsel).
• Strong project management, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and provide practical advice to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting global sites and comfort coordinating with local counsel and cross-border stakeholders.