Senior Product Counsel

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.

Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

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.

• Required knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and experience applying the FCRA in either a product counsel or other regulatory advisory setting
• 6+ years of experience as a practicing attorney and confidence to provide advice to senior level executives to further strategy while protecting against legal, regulatory or reputational risk
• Ability to serve as a trusted partner to the Alternative Data team to support their product development and contracting needs
• Knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and experience applying the FCRA in either a product counsel or other regulatory advisory setting
• Experience and confidence to provide advice to senior level executives to further strategy while protecting against legal, regulatory or reputational risk
• The ability to provide sophisticated and impactful legal counseling with internal stakeholders who rely upon clear, well-articulated and succinct communication from legal to guide high-level decision making and strategy
• Must be a self-starter and capable of independent work with minimal guidance at times
• Solid organizational, project management, problem solving and decision-making skills with a high degree of comfort managing multiple assignments
• Experience working within matrixed organizations

We’d Love to See

• Experience advising clients with regard to and negotiating financial, data, and technology agreements in a regulated environment
• Knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations relating to banking, lending, privacy, and data sharing – especially the FCRA, GLBA, and 1033

Impact You'll Make:

• Serve as Senior Product Counsel for the Alternative Data team, 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

TransUnion complies with all applicable immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not presently provide employer support or sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.

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 $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

Company:

TransUnion LLC