Senior Counsel
| Company | TransUnion |
|---|---|
| Location | Chester, PA, USA, Boca Raton, FL, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Alpharetta, GA, USA, Reston, VA, USA, White Plains, NY, USA |
| Salary | $112500 – $187500 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | JD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required and 4-6 years of experience as a practicing attorney (in-house or law firm)
- 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
- Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills (root cause analysis, problem solving, issue spotting, and decision making)
- Ability to work cross-functionally across corporate matrix with various teams and regions
- Strong work ethic with the demonstrated ability to manage and handle a significant and diverse work flow in an effective and timely manner
- Ability to work independently, yet exhibit sound judgment in seeking guidance and direction from senior attorneys and escalating issues
- Ability to read, interpret and advise business partners on complex documents, including laws, contracts, business documents, system documents, company policies, and procedures
- Executive level written and oral communication skills and advocacy experience
- Ability to build and foster strong relationships with, and relate well to, peers, staff, and management of all levels of the organization
Responsibilities
- Advise internal clients on legal and business issues and the implications of alternative positions to enable informed business decisions
- Maintain primary responsibility for reviewing, negotiating, and drafting complex contracts and related documents
- 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
- Keep immediate supervisor informed of pertinent developments within areas of assigned responsibilities
- Provide formal and informal training for internal clients
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred experience includes advising clients with regard to and negotiating financial, data, and technology licensing agreements in a regulated environment
- Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law are preferred, but not required: FCRA, GLBA, privacy, technology, intellectual property, and partnering arrangements