Commercial Transactions Attorney - Senior Counsel (Hybrid)

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

23h•$160,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Counsel position is part of Transamerica’s Law Department Transactional Law Group, which handles most of the company’s transactional, technology, intellectual property, and AI matters. The group partners closely with other Law Department teams, Compliance, and Procurement to support the needs and goals of Transamerica companies. The attorney manages legal matters for several in-house constituents, including senior management. The work includes negotiating high-value vendor agreements, supporting internal policy reviews and revisions, and assisting with regulatory responses. The role advises business areas on significant issues, handles complex problems requiring analysis of multiple factors, and negotiates difficult disputes. It also identifies needs for new documents and templates, manages matters handled by outside counsel, and addresses gaps in corporate policies related to legal issues. The attorney primarily works independently, consulting with more senior attorneys as needed, and may participate in or lead departmental and cross-functional working groups. This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office at a hub location in Cedar Rapids, Denver, or Philadelphia. Occasional travel may be required for team meetings, training, regulatory matters, or business partner support. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
Five years of relevant legal experience.
Licensed or eligible to practice in the applicable state.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the intended audience.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be agile and adaptable when providing legal advice.
Comfort working in a rapidly changing corporate environment.
Proficiency using MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience with master services agreements and related agreements for outsourcing transactions.
Experience with complex software, cloud, and other technology, with or without AI components.
Working knowledge of U.S. and EU data privacy and security requirements, including collaborative resolution of matters with the dedicated Privacy and Security Legal Team.

Responsibilities

Manage legal matters for in-house constituents, including senior management, such as negotiating high-value vendor agreements, assisting with internal policy reviews and revisions, and supporting regulatory responses.
Analyze complex problems involving multiple factors and potentially significant areas of the company.
Advise business areas on issues affecting significant functional areas of the company.
Negotiate difficult disputes that may have a serious impact on the company.
Identify where new legal documents or templates are needed.
Manage legal matters handled by outside counsel and select counsel from pre-selected firms.
Identify gaps in corporate policies related to legal issues and work to address them.
Work largely with independent judgment, consulting with a more senior attorney as needed.
Identify needs for, participate in, and lead departmental and cross-functional working groups in areas of expertise or development.

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility based on the Company Bonus Plan and individual performance, at the company’s discretion.
Pension plan.
401(k) match.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability insurance.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee discounts.
Career training and development opportunities.
Paid time off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten paid holidays per year, typically mirroring New York Stock Exchange holidays.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including wellness coaching and reward dollars.
Paid parental leave of 15 days per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-Up Care Program.
PTO for volunteer hours.
Employee Matching Gifts Program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and diversity programs.
Employee Recognition Program.
Referral bonus programs.