Description

We are looking for a Senior Commercial Contracting Attorney to support our U.S. Public Sector business. The candidate will manage a portfolio of existing commercial agreements, draft and negotiate new agreements with our government customers, anticipate and protect the company against risk exposure, advise stakeholders on the status of agreement negotiations, and exhibit a willingness to learn. The candidate must be comfortable supporting a business unit in a high-volume, fast-paced contract negotiation environment. 

At TransUnion, 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 encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day. 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.

Requirements

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

4 plus years of experience as a practicing attorney with a focus on contracting
Preferred experience includes advising clients with regard to and negotiating data and technology licensing agreements in a regulated environment.
A team player ready to work closely in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with other attorneys, compliance professionals, business clients and senior leaders.
Strong organizational, analytical, and critical-thinking skills (root cause analysis, problem solving, issue spotting, and decision making).
Strong work ethic with the demonstrated ability to manage and handle a significant and diverse work flow in an effective and timely manner.
Ability to work independently, yet exhibit sound judgment in seeking guidance and direction from senior attorneys and escalating issues.
Ability to read, interpret and advise business partners on complex documents, including laws, contracts, business documents, system documents, company policies, and procedures.
Executive level written and oral communication skills and advocacy experience.
Ability to build and foster strong relationships with, and relate well to, peers, staff, and management of all levels of the organization.
Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law are preferred, but not required: FCRA, GLBA, privacy, technology, and partnering arrangements.
Experience negotiating commercial contracts with federal, state, and local government agencies is nice to have, but not required.
Familiarity with FAR, DFARS and other agency FAR-supplements is nice to have, but not required.
Juris Doctorate (JD) degree required
 

Required Knowledge and Experiences

Make impactful legal decisions and business recommendations for an innovative, dynamic, public company that is a leader in the global marketplace.
Advise internal clients on legal and business issues and the implications of alternative positions to enable informed business decisions.
Maintain primary responsibility for reviewing, negotiating, and drafting complex contracts and related documents, including, but not limited to: master services agreements, teaming agreements, marketing agreements, billing agent agreements, reseller agreements, NDAs, etc.
Review and analyze requests for proposals (RFPs) and advise internal stakeholders of any legal or business issues.
Provide advice to stakeholders regarding changes in the law, contracts, or other legal issues that may involve the company’s short or long-term strategic operations.
Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative and regulatory developments that may have an impact upon operations.
Keep immediate supervisor informed of pertinent developments within areas of assigned responsibilities.