Counsel

TransUnion • Washington, DC

6d • $90,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

This role will act as a key legal partner to the communications solutions business. This role will be responsible for reviewing all new products or changes to products that the communications business wants to roll out. This role will also assist with contract negotiations. 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
• 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 serving as a product attorney, assessing new product offerings for legal and regulatory risks and providing mitigations for the same
• Experience reviewing and negotiating customer contracts
• Strong work ethic with the demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and accomplish assignments in a timely and independent manner
• Highly responsive, excellent interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence (EQ), and service-oriented attitude
• An interest in emerging technologies, a desire to solve complex problems and a curiosity to explore new ideas
• The ability to build relationships with peers and leadership on all levels of the organization through excellent interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience as an attorney working as product counsel and negotiating contracts
• Experience supporting a product and sales team in a fast paced environment
• Experience working with clients operating in the communications space
• Knowledge and understanding of US and global data privacy laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Partner and collaborate with stakeholders across the business
• Support customer contract negotiations and marketing material reviews
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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