Job Applicant Privacy Notice At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things. Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities, and local economies around the world.What You'll BringJ.D. or LLB from a recognized law school and a member in good standing of a law society in any Canadian province.At least 3-5 years of experience as a lawyer.Bilingual (English and French), preferred.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.Impact You'll Make With limited guidance, the incumbent 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.Role & ResponsibilitiesProvides 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.The expected pay range for this position is $131,000 - $182,000 annually. The pay information provided for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of expected compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of many 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 the position and market considerations. In addition, variable compensation is based on applicable company guidance and plan documents as well as performance.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 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's Internal Job Title Advisor, Legal Counsel#J-18808-Ljbffr