Bilingual Senior Commercial Lawyer

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Burlington, ON, CAN
Hybrid
144K-198K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Provide bilingual legal counsel on complex commercial and privacy matters (including PIPEDA and consumer reporting law); draft, review and negotiate contracts; advise senior management; monitor legislative developments; deliver training; support cross-departmental risk analysis; and keep the Director, Legal briefed. Remote role with some travel.
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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 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 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

Skills Required

  • J.D. or LLB from a recognized law school and 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 of administrative law, consumer reporting legislation, privacy legislation, litigation, and general corporate commercial law
  • 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
  • Willingness/ability to travel occasionally (some travel required)

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TransUnion Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Day-one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision is paired with HSA/FSA options and robust mental-health resources, including 24/7 support and therapy/EAP. Wellness programming and fitness discounts further reinforce the health offering.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave of about 12 weeks with a gradual return, adoption and caregiver assistance, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and a dependent-care FSA provide meaningful family coverage. Company materials also reference child and adult care benefits and on-demand EAP access for employees and dependents.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Flexible time off or PTO is complemented by paid volunteer time and 10 paid holidays plus two global wellness days. Some postings note “up to 12” holidays, reflecting role/location variability.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
13,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1968

What We Do

TransUnion is a global information and insights company that makes trust possible by ensuring that each consumer is reliably and safely represented in the marketplace. We do this by having an accurate and comprehensive picture of each person. This picture is grounded in our legacy as a credit reporting agency which enables us to tap into both credit and public record data; our data fusion methodology that helps us link, match and tap into the awesome combined power of that data; and our knowledgeable and passionate team, who stewards the information with expertise, and in accordance with local legislation around the world. Because of our work, organizations can better understand consumers in order to make more informed decisions, and earn their trust through great, personalized experiences, and the proactive extension of the right opportunities, tools and offers. In turn, consumers can be confident that their data identities will result in the opportunities they deserve. We make trust possible, so businesses and consumers can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good®—it’s our purpose, and what drives us every day.

Why Work With Us

Our culture is welcoming, energetic and innovative. There’s an overall synergy that flows throughout TransUnion, creating a sense of unity in knowing that we’re all working to achieve the same overall goal. We’re dedicated to providing opportunities for our people to get involved and stay connected with their colleagues across the globe.

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