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Team Overview

With limited guidance, the Bilingual Senior Commercial Lawyer provides legal services to TransUnion Canada ensuring that business practices, policies and dealings of the corporation meet regulatory requirements and that its operations are within the scope established by law, inclusive of PIPEDA and consumer reporting legislation.
The incumbent provides counseling to management regarding changes to the law, interprets and/or prepares legal documents and renders opinions regarding issues faced by TransUnion and its new or existing subsidiaries. The successful candidate must have a broad-based knowledge of business-at-large and must rapidly learn the issues they face in order to legally protect the company. Responsible for foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks and compliance with corporate policies. This is a remote position which may require occasional in-person attendance at work-related events at the discretion of management.

Role Overview And Core Responsibilities

• Provides counsel, legal support to business units on a variety of complex legal matters and matters having a potentially significant impact on the company's business and operations.
• Acts as counsel to company in all contractual matters requiring legal review and assistance and provides liaison with senior management when appropriate.
• Provides prompt and practical advice to senior management on complex contractual matters involving the transfer of personal information and/or technology.
• Reviews and drafts complex commercial contracts, certificates and related documents and represents the company in contract negotiations.
• Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly with such developments that may have an impact upon company operations.
• Works with the other departments on commercial matters, corporate risk analysis and other matters as appropriate.
• Provides formal and informal training for internal clients (sales meeting presentations, operations, one-on-one discussions).
• Maintains and develops positive and professional working relationships with members of the legal team, internal and external clients and management.
• Ensures Director, Legal is fully briefed on major issues that arise in relevant business areas and major legislative, business, contractual or operational issues that may arise.
• Provides support to team initiatives.

Required Knowledge And Experiences

• J.D. or LLB from a recognized law school and a member in good standing of a law society in any Canadian province.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a lawyer.
• Bilingual (English and French).
• Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law are recommended: administrative law, consumer reporting legislation and other privacy legislation, litigation, and general corporate commercial knowledge.
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact at all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational and advocacy skills.
• Ability to support multiple, complex, and often conflicting and quickly changing priorities.
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
• Technologically adept and proficiency with the tools of the profession.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• This position requires some travel.

The expected pay range for this position is $144,000 - $198,000 annually. The payinformation provided for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of expectedcompensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration ofmany factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of theposition and market considerations. In addition, variable compensation is based on applicable companyguidance and plan documents as well as performance.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. The opening is to backfill a previously held position.

Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion, we encourage and are committed to creating a real, positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good, which empowers our people to grow, innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. 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 recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; that's why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Advisor, Legal Counsel