Senior Commercial Contracting Attorney- Financial

at TransUnion LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Personal Information We Collect Your Privacy Choices Team Overview 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. Role Overview and Core Responsibilities 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. 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 Required Knowledge and Experiences 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 Required Technical Skills Contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and workflows (e.g., Ironclad, Icertis, or similar platforms) Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for drafting, analysis, and stakeholder communication Legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) to stay current on regulatory developments and support legal analysis We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in: 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 Benefits that support every part of your life: At TransUnion, we design benefits to help youfeel well, do well, and plan well-from day one. For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable. 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