Senior Commercial Contracting Attorney- Financial Services
About The Position
The U.S. Financial Services Legal team supports TransUnion’s core business by providing strategic legal guidance across commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The team partners closely with business, compliance, and senior leadership to enable growth while protecting the company. This role reports into the Managing Counsel, U.S. Financial Services. 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. This role exists to support the growing volume and complexity of commercial transactions within the U.S. Financial Services business and to backfill a recently promoted team member (Managing Counsel). The Senior Counsel will drive timely, compliant deal execution while proactively managing legal and regulatory risk.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of legal experience (law firm and/or in-house) – essential for handling a high volume of complex commercial agreements with minimal oversight
- Experience negotiating financial services, data, or technology agreements – critical to effectively support TransUnion’s core products and client relationships
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCRA, GLBA, privacy, IP, technology law) – enables accurate risk identification and compliant deal structuring
- Strong analytical and decision-making skills – required to assess risk, resolve issues, and provide actionable recommendations in a fast-paced environment
- Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership – required to provide legal counsel and independently manage contract negotiations and risk
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a highly regulated industry such as financial services, fintech, or data/credit reporting
- Familiarity with privacy and data governance frameworks and evolving regulatory trends
- Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional organization
- Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels
- Experience mentoring or developing junior legal talent
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead attorney for a portfolio of commercial agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating customer contracts
- Provide clear, practical legal advice to business stakeholders on contract terms, risk exposure, and negotiation strategy
- Anticipate, identify, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across financial services, data, and technology agreements
- Partner cross-functionally with compliance, product, and business teams to support strategic initiatives and revenue generation
- Maintain visibility into deal pipeline and proactively communicate negotiation status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders
- Monitor and interpret relevant legal and regulatory developments (e.g., FCRA, GLBA, privacy laws) and advise on business impact
- Support dispute resolution and assist senior attorneys on matters with potential litigation risk
- Contribute to operational excellence by improving contract processes, templates, and playbooks
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their development and effectiveness
- Deliver training and education to internal stakeholders on contracting best practices and legal considerations
Benefits
- Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
