Senior Counsel Credit Risk Solutions and Partnerships
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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.
What You'll Bring:
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree
- 6+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in house
- Experience acting as product counsel for a company. Ability to serve as a trusted partner to the credit risk solutions team to support their product development and contracting needs.
- Qualified candidates must have an active license to practice law and be in good standing in the applicable state(s) of employment by the position start date (or as otherwise permitted by state rules)
- At all times of employment, qualified candidates must remain in good standing and maintain an active license to practice law in their applicable state(s) of employment
- Knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and experience applying the FCRA in a product counsel setting.
- Must possess experience and confidence to provide advice to senior level executives to further business strategy while protecting the company from legal, regulatory or reputational risk
- The role requires sophisticated and impactful legal counseling with internal solutions team leaders. These leaders rely upon clear, well-articulated and succinct communication from legal to guide high-level decision making and strategy.
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- Experience advising clients with regard to and negotiating financial, data, and technology agreements in a regulated environment
- Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law: GLBA, US state privacy laws
- Serve as product attorney for the credit risk solutions business group reviewing new products and enhancements to products.
- Advise internal clients on legal issues and the implications of alternative positions to enable informed business decisions.
- Maintain primary responsibility for drafting template agreements for new products or solutions.
- Negotiate partner and data provider agreements.
- Provide advice to stakeholders regarding changes in the law, contracts, or other legal issues that may involve the company's short or long-term strategic operations.
- Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative and regulatory developments that may have an impact upon operations.
- Assists other attorneys on various matters including those which present potential for litigation.
- Maintain complete confidentiality of company-related business.
Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company's reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.
Benefits:
TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.
We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Scale Information :
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $142,500.00 - $237,500 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.
Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.
TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Managing Counsel, Legal Counsel
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- Pet Insurance
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
- Company Equity
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Lunch and Learns
- Mentor Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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