Director Legal, Assistant General Counsel -Credit Risk Solutions

What We'll Bring:

We are seeking a Director, Assistant General Counsel to lead legal support for our Credit Risk Solutions Business. This senior legal leader will oversee complex solutions and product support, provide strategic legal counsel to executive stakeholders, manage legal risk across business initiatives, and guide a team of attorneys in the credit risk solutions space. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in regulated environments, extensive knowledge of the FCRA and GLBA, a proactive approach to risk mitigation, and a collaborative mindset to drive business success.

At TransUnion, we foster a dynamic and inclusive environment that values innovation, agility, and continuous learning. Join us to work with exceptional colleagues, cutting-edge technologies, and industry-leading products.

What You'll Bring:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited school required.

• 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.

• Minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including at least 6 years supporting regulated industries.
• Demonstrated success in managing a solutions business and advising senior executives.
• Expertise in solution and product support, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of laws and regulations relevant to financial services and data-driven businesses.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Executive-level communication and advocacy capabilities.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with a global footprint.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdiction.

Impact You'll Make:

• Serve as a senior legal advisor to executive leadership, providing strategic guidance on legal, regulatory, and business matters.
• Lead and manage a small team of attorneys or legal professionals, fostering development, collaboration, and high performance.
• Oversee the support of all products for Credit Risk Solutions including expansion into new areas of alternative data and potential international expansion of TruIQ solutions
• Serve as the Cross Functional Leader for Credit Risk Solutions representing the legal team
• Draft new contract templates for new products as they are approved
• Anticipate legal risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters, including FCRA, GLBA, ECOA
• Collaborate cross-functionally with compliance, product, technology, and business teams to support innovation and growth.
• Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments impacting the business.
• Engage and manage outside counsel for specialized legal matters or litigation support.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of legal ethics and professionalism.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

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. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [email protected].

Pay Scale Information :

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $168,750.00 - $281,250 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:

Director, Legal

Company:

TransUnion LLC