General Counsel

Posted:
8/15/2025, 7:40:49 AM

Location(s):
Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Waukegan, Illinois, United States ⋅ Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Illinois, United States ⋅ Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Glenview, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
On-site

General Counsel

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Join Uline as General Counsel and guide a high-performing legal team for North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial and packaging supplies. As a trusted advisor to executive leadership, you will navigate complex legal matters and help drive our continued growth.

Position Responsibilities

  • Manage and mentor the Legal and Risk Management teams, directing daily operations and special projects for 12 lawyers and support staff.

  • Participate in company leadership meetings to provide legal advice that minimizes risk and aligns with business strategy.

  • Develop, negotiate and review key contracts.

  • Select and oversee outside and in-house counsel in representing Uline and its owners in litigation, agency actions and other disputes.

  • Stay ahead of legal and regulatory trends to support proactive and informed business recommendations.

Minimum Requirements

  • JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

  • 20+ years of experience in law firm and / or corporate settings.

  • Licensed in Wisconsin or eligible as in-house counsel.

  • Proven experience managing in-house attorneys and advising executives.

  • Experience with product-related matters a plus.

  • Business background in warehousing, distribution and supply chain is strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!

  • Multiple bonus programs.

  • Paid holidays and generous paid time off.

  • Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

  • On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.

  • Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 9,000 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All positions are on-site.

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