Counsel

TransUnion • Chicago, IL

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

This Counsel will report into a Managing Counsel and join a small team. The Counsel serves as a key legal partner to sales teams. They support contract review/ negotiations, review customer-facing materials, and provide practical, risk-based guidance to help structure deals and close business efficiently. 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Experience reviewing and negotiating customer contracts
• An interest in emerging technologies, a desire to solve complex problems and a curiosity to explore new ideas

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience as an attorney interpreting, negotiating, and drafting complex contracts and related documents
• Experience supporting commercial sales team in a fast paced environment
• Experience working with clients operating in the technology, insurance or financial services industries
• Knowledge and understanding of US and global data privacy laws and regulations
• Knowledge and understanding of GLBA, FCRA, DDPA

Responsibilities

• Act as a key legal partner to the commercial sales teams selling fraud and communications solutions
• Partner and collaborate with stakeholders across the business
• Support customer contract negotiations and marketing material reviews
• Work collaboratively with various teams including sales, compliance, information security, information technology, operations, product development, privacy
• Advise internal clients on legal and business issues and the implications of alternative positions to enable informed business decisions

Benefits

• Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental plan options
• Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans
• Tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D
• Optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family
• Short- and long-term disability
• Legal plan
• Pet insurance
• Travel accident coverage
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility planning coverage
• Caregiver support
• Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match
• Complimentary Care@Work membership
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Financial wellness resources
• Career coaching
• Optional long-term care insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts
• Charitable gift matching
• Paid volunteer time off
• Corporate volunteer events
• 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs
• Guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree