Senior Legal Counsel, Information & Cyber Security

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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:

• Requires a strong understanding of information security risk assessment and management

• Expertise in information security industry frameworks and standards such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, SSAE16, PCI, and ISO 27001/27002.

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree with 4 to 6 years of experience as an attorney, preferably in a financial, insurance or regulatory environment

• 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.

• Transactional practice history with a focus on information security

• Ability to build and foster strong relationships with, and relate well to, peers, staff, and management of all levels of the organization

Impact You'll Make:

• Review and negotiate security related matters in TransUnion’s partner and customer contracts, including Master Service Agreements, Contracts for Services, and Partnership Agreements

• Counsel TransUnion’s Global Information Security Department on new and existing domestic and international regulations relevant to security operations to ensure TransUnion’s controls comply with global regulatory requirements and best practices

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including senior business and legal stakeholders, to provide information security and cybersecurity strategy and guidance to support operations and new initiatives

• Work with TransUnion’s Insider Threat, Vulnerability Management ,and Incident Response teams to address, manage, and resolve threats and vulnerabilities

• Partner with TransUnion Global Compliance Department in connection with security audits and compliance matters

• Provide advice to stakeholders, including the General Counsel, regarding changes in the law, contracts, or other legal issues that may involve the company’s short or long-term strategic operations

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“The application window for this job posting is estimated to close on March 10, 2025. Job postings may come down early or be extended due to business need or volume of applicants.”

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. Additionally, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnion’s Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [email protected].

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