Senior Director, Employment Attorney at TransUnion

TransUnions Job Applicant Privacy NoticePersonal Information We CollectYour Privacy ChoicesWhat Well Bring:At TransUnion we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers 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 youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.As a key member of the Legal Risk & Compliance team the Senior Director Employment Attorney will lead employment law strategy and execution across a global dynamic and fast-paced organization at the intersection of finance technology and data-driven solutions. This role will provide expert legal counsel on all employment-related matters partnering closely with Human Resources executive leadership and business units to ensure compliance mitigate risk and support a high-performance inclusive workplace culture across a global footprint.What Youll Bring: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 companiesDemonstrated 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.Impact Youll Make: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 companys 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 companys 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 acentralized Legal Risk & Compliance Community of Practice (COP)to manage global employee legal matters ensuring consistent practices scalable solutions and alignment with local laws.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 Companys 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 TransUnions 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 TransUnions 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 Pay Scale Information :The U.S. base salary range for this position is $187500.00 - $312500 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 individuals 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 TransUnions annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.TransUnions Internal Job Title:Sr Director Assistant General CounselCompany:TransUnion LLCRequired Experience:Exec Key Skills Law,Legal Operations,Application Engineering,Arbitration Law,Branding Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 187500 - 312500