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Privacy Counsel

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The Privacy Counsel manages privacy compliance by drafting policies, advising on US privacy laws, and supporting various internal functions. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and enhancing the privacy program.
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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation - we’re consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

What You'll Bring:

  • 3+ years of relevant privacy experience as a licensed US attorney
  • Expertise in US privacy and data protection laws such CCPA, COPPA, BIPA, HIPPA laws
  • Experience and understanding of marketing and ad tech
  • Keen understanding of the changing landscape of US privacy laws, regulations and guidance, including new comprehensive state privacy laws in Colorado and Virginia
  • Demonstrable understanding of how privacy laws impact, and are impacted by, technology
  • Ability to communicate difficult legal concepts, anticipate potential objections and persuade senior business leaders to adopt a different point of view
  • Ability to foster relationships and become a trusted business partner
  • High level of ethics and integrity in professional matters, sensitivity for confidentiality, and respect for individuals
  • Detail-oriented with proven organizational skills and analytical ability; Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and work well under time pressure under limited to zero oversight
  • 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.

We’d Love to See:

  • Experience implementing the intricacies of US privacy laws, particularly in financial services or other highly regulated industry
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) CIPP or similar certifications

Impact You'll Make:

A welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We consistently explore new technologies and tools to be agile.

Our culture encourages our people to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius. This role reports to the US Privacy Lead in the Legal function, but works across various internal functions. The position supports and enhances the efforts of Global Technology, Global Solutions, and Data Acquisition.

  • Maintain and grow a meaningful professional network
  • Draft, update, and regularly review privacy notices, policies and procedures as necessary. Review and approve privacy training as necessary
  • Execute on strategic plan to advance and continue to mature the privacy program to comply with upcoming US privacy laws and best practices

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

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.

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.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Scale Information :

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $112,500.00 - $187,500 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional 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.

Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion’s annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.


 

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Sr Counsel, Legal

Top Skills

Ad Tech
Data Protection Laws
Legal Tools
Marketing Technology
Us Privacy Laws

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