Counsel, Legal

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Makati City, Southern Manila District, National Capital Region
Hybrid
Senior level
Big Data • Fintech • Information Technology • Business Intelligence • Financial Services • Cybersecurity • Big Data Analytics
The Role
The Counsel will enhance compliance with legal requirements across all business units, providing support for strategic planning, new business setups, and ensuring operations adhere to local laws. Responsibilities include reviewing agreements, managing outside counsel, and promoting compliance culture within the organization.
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What We'll Bring:
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.
Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
What You'll Bring:

  • Law Degree acquired from an Esteemed University
  • qualified lawyer admitted to practice law in Philippines
  • 5-10 years of solid experience with a reputable Law Firm or Multinational Business
  • Experience in contract drafting is a must
  • Knowledge in intellectual property, technology, data privacy, business and corporate laws is a must
  • Knowledge in regional laws and company secretarial matters would be an advantage
  • An adventurous spirit and an inquisitive mind: passion in innovation and courage to take on new challenges
  • Ability to handle high demands and pressure with a positive attitude in a challenging environment.
  • A team player with strong interpersonal skills & commercially savvy
  • Desire to learn new business and upskill legal knowledge
  • Ability to work independently and self-motivated with minimal supervision
  • Fluency in both spoken and written English


Impact You'll Make:
The Legal Counsel will be responsible for enhancing in PHP compliance by all business units of legal requirements and corporate policies, promoting awareness of relevant legal and compliance requirements generally and minimizing legal risks in business operations and new ventures in the PHP. Provide legal support for all business units in the region. Specific requirements:

  • Provide legal support to TransUnion's strategic planning in the region and implementation and identify and minimize pertinent risks involved
  • Provide legal support and guidance to establish new businesses in the region contracts with partners and advice on set up of new TransUnion entities to support expansion
  • Provide legal support to management and business units on all aspects of business operations already set up in the region and ensure such operations comply with local laws and regulatory provisions and all legal risks are minimized
  • Review and act as gatekeeper for all agreements entered into by the company in accordance with corporate requirements
  • Coordinate and liaise with privacy commissioners, monetary authorities, banking associations and regulatory authorities in the region in all business activities
  • Act as liaison and point of communication between local sites in the region and Corporate Legal including implementation of any corporate initiatives relevant to any business activity and corporate governance
  • Manage outside counsel in the giving of legal advice and act as gatekeeper between outside counsel and business units
  • Manage Compliance team on all aspects of providing legal and compliance support to business operations in the region;
  • Enhance corporate governance in the region by organizing training and raising awareness of staff in local sites and promoting compliance culture
  • Oversee all internal and external compliance audits in PHP


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.
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HQ: Chicago, IL
13,000 Employees
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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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