TransUnion · 11 hours ago
Senior Director, Employment Attorney
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$188K/yr - $312K/yr
10+ years expTransUnion is a leading company at the intersection of finance, technology, and data-driven solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Director, Employment Attorney to lead employment law strategy across their global organization. This role involves providing expert legal counsel on all employment-related matters, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and supporting a high-performance workplace culture.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal advisor on all employment law matters, including hiring, performance management, terminations, compensation, benefits, workplace investigations, and employee relations
Manage and oversee the development, enforcement, and compliance of employment-related legal instruments (such as restrictive covenants and non-compete agreements) ensuring alignment with applicable regional, federal and state laws. Provide strategic legal guidance on the drafting, negotiation, and defense of such agreements to protect the company’s proprietary interests
Provide expert legal counsel on employee benefits and retirement plans in accordance with ERISA regulations, ensuring plan documentation, fiduciary responsibilities, and reporting requirements are met
Advise on HIPAA compliance, particularly in relation to employee health plans and the handling of protected health information (PHI), including privacy policies, breach response protocols, and training initiatives
Guide workplace safety compliance under OSHA standards, including risk assessments, policy development, incident response, and regulatory reporting. Lead the administration and resolution of workers’ compensation claims in coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel, ensuring timely reporting, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective claim management
Advise on employment issues related to remote and hybrid workforces, cross-border employment, and contractor/vendor relationships in a tech-enabled environment
Partner with HR and leadership to design and implement scalable policies are that aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g. ERISA, HIPAA Compliance, Data Privacy & Protection)
Manage employment litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, including agency complaints and audits (e.g., EEOC, DOL, OFCCP) and legal matters, ensuring successful defense of organizational practices and negotiating outcomes in the company’s favor
Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, organizational design, integration planning, and post-close employment matters
Monitor and interpret evolving employment laws and regulations ensuring proactive compliance
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on workforce strategy, including organizational restructuring, talent mobility, and international expansion
Collaborate with internal stakeholders on internal investigations providing guidance for legally sound decision making. Conduct investigations with legal exposure
Lead and mentor Legal, Risk & Compliance team members and cross-functional partners on employment law best practices
Create and lead a centralized Legal, Risk & Compliance Community of Practice (COP) to manage global employee legal matters, ensuring consistent practices, scalable solutions, and alignment with local laws
Qualification
Required
10+ years of employment law experience, ideally including in-house counsel roles within financial services, fintech, or technology-driven companies
Background in managing employment-related aspects of corporate transactions
Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws; demonstrated expertise in international employment law, with the ability to navigate complex cross-border legal frameworks
Experience advising Corporate Secretary on executive compensation matters for public companies
Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, high-growth environments with sound judgment and business acumen
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization
Experience supporting a distributed or global workforce
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Benefits
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
Access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups
Company
TransUnion
TransUnion provides total credit protection all in one place from credit alerts, credit reports and credit scores.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.41B2018-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2015-06-25IPO
2014-10-16Series Unknown· $7.25M
Leadership Team
Christopher Cartwright
President and Chief Executive Officer
David Oliveira
Senior Vice President of Media Vertical Partnerships
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