Procurement Attorney

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

TransUnion is seeking a Procurement Attorney to support a broad range of U.S. vendor engagements. You will draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors and partners while collaborating with privacy, information security, and risk teams.

The role reports to Managing Counsel and is Hybrid, requiring in-person work at an office location at least two days a week. You must have a JD, an active license, and at least 3+ years of experience in vendor contracts. The U.S.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited school
• Active license to practice law in applicable state(s) by start date
• Experience reviewing and negotiating vendor/procurement contracts including IT, facilities, marketing and HR
• Interest in global data privacy laws and regulations
• Creative problem-solving with business risk in mind
• Solid commercial judgment and ability to advise on complex issues

Responsibilities

• Partner and collaborate with stakeholders across the business
• Support vendor contract negotiations
• Work with cross-functional teams including privacy, information security, third party risk management, insurance, and more
• Provide guidance when business or legal issues arise during contract relationships
• Make business-oriented legal decisions and recommendations for a public company with global reach

Skills

Vendor contract negotiations

Cross-functional collaboration

Legal risk assessment

Commercial judgment

Data privacy awareness

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited school

Active license to practice law in applicable state(s)

Job description

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Personal Information We Collect Your Privacy Choices Team Overview

This Procurement Attorney will join the Legal team and provide support for a broad range of U.S. vendor engagements and other business needs. Primary responsibilities include drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts with our vendors and partners, and collaborating with subject-matter experts, TransUnion's Procurement Team, and other business stakeholders. You will report to the the Managing Counsel of the Legal team. 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.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

• Partner and collaborate with stakeholders across the business
• Support vendor contract negotiations
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including privacy, information security, third party risk management, insurance, and more
• Provide guidance when business or legal issues occur during the course of existing contract relationships
• Make impactful legal decisions and make business recommendations for an innovative, dynamic, public company that is a leader in the global marketplace

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• 3+ years of experience
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited school
• 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
• Experience reviewing and negotiating vendor/procurement contracts, inclusive of negotiating commercial and legal terms in IT, Facilities, Marketing, HR, and other professional services and commodity contracts
• Interest in global data privacy laws and regulations
• Creative problem-solving ability with a focus on achieving business-friendly solutions while managing company risk Solid commercial judgment, including the ability to anticipate, analyze, and make recommendations An interest in emerging technologies, a desire to solve complex problems and a curiosity to explore new ideas

Benefits that support every part of your life:

• For Your Health: Enjoy day‑one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
• For Your Protection: We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑and long‑term disability. You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
• For Your Family: From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
• For Your Future: Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching, and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.
• For You: Grow and recharge with tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
• For Your Wellness: Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

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 Aff… is available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting [e-mail].

Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $150,000 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 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.

Internal Job Title: Counsel, Legal

Company: TransUnion LLC

View TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice

TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics. As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® — and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world.