Commercial Transactions Attorney - Senior Counsel (Hybrid)

Transamerica•Cedar Rapids, IA

11d•$160,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Counsel position sits within Transamerica’s Law Department Transactional Law Group, which handles most of the company’s transactional, technology, intellectual property, and AI matters. The group works closely with other members of the Law Department, Compliance, and Procurement to support Transamerica’s needs and goals. The attorney manages legal matters for several in-house constituents, including senior management. The work includes negotiating high-value vendor agreements, supporting internal policy review and revisions, and assisting with regulatory responses. The role addresses complex problems affecting significant areas of the company, advises business partners, negotiates difficult disputes, and manages matters handled by outside counsel. The attorney works largely with independent judgment and consults more senior attorneys as needed. This is a hybrid position requiring three days in the office per week at a hub 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. The role requires legal authorization to work in the United States without immigration-related employment sponsorship. The salary generally ranges from $160,000 to $180,000 annually. The position is typically eligible for an annual bonus at the company’s discretion. Eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package.

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 provide legal advice with agility and adaptability.
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 agreements, with and without AI components.
Working knowledge of US and EU data privacy and security requirements, including collaborative resolution 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 review and revisions, and assisting with regulatory responses.
Analyze complex problems involving multiple factors and impacts on significant areas of the company.
Advise the business on issues affecting significant functional areas of the company.
Negotiate difficult disputes that may have a serious impact on the company.
Identify when new legal documents or templates are needed.
Manage legal matters handled by outside counsel and select outside counsel for matters from pre-selected counsel.
Identify gaps in corporate policies related to legal issues and work on addressing 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.
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, including Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars.
Fifteen days of paid parental leave per calendar year for eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth or child placement.
Adoption assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Back-Up Care Program.
Paid time off for volunteer hours.
Employee matching gifts program.
Employee Resource Groups.
Inclusion and Diversity programs.
Employee Recognition Program.
Referral bonus programs.