Details of the Organization

TransUnion is a global information and insights company dedicated to fostering trust in the modern economy. With a legacy rooted in credit reporting, they leverage their expertise to provide an actionable view of each individual, enabling reliable representation in the marketplace. Their approach combines credit and public record data with advanced data fusion methodology, unlocking the full potential of information. Guided by knowledgeable and passionate teams, they adhere to local legislation worldwide, ensuring data stewardship with precision and integrity.

Operating in over 30 countries across five continents, TransUnion offers solutions that drive economic opportunity, deliver exceptional experiences, and empower millions of individuals. As a trusted leader in the industry, they enable businesses and consumers to transact with confidence, ultimately achieving remarkable outcomes.

Details of the Job/Internship

TransUnion is currently seeking a Legal Counsel with 3 to 6 years of experience to join their team in Pune. As a global information and insights company, TransUnion is committed to maintaining legal compliance and ensuring the integrity of their operations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Interface directly with vendors on calls or in person while leading the contract review and negotiation process in conjunction with the Procurement organization and business, technical, operational, financial, management and compliance stakeholders
• Liaise with internal legal specialists to ensure applicability and sufficiency of existing practices and contract terms (e.g. Privacy, Employment, Compliance, HR, InfoSec etc.)
• Provide guidance when business or legal issues occur during the course of existing contract relationship
• Make impactful legal decisions and make business recommendations for an innovative, dynamic, public company that is a leader in the global marketplace
• Identify and implement improvements to drive efficiencies of contract review and vendor management processes
• Perform industry research on legal matters related to contracts with vendors
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Eligibility

• Bachelors of Laws (LL.B) or Bachelor of Law (B.L) degree with 3 to 6 years of experience as an attorney, preferably with a background in technology transactions and comfortable with interpreting, negotiating, redlining, and drafting complex contracts and related documents
• A background in the information technology space and / or in-house counsel experience
• Experience supporting vendor/procurement contracting, inclusive of negotiating commercial and legal terms in IT, Facilities, Marketing, HR, and other professional services and commodity contracts
• Knowledge and understanding of global data privacy laws and regulations
• Experience with contracts lifecycle management (CLM) and procure to pay (P2P) software suites
• Strong work ethic with the demonstrated ability to manage and turn-around a significant and diverse work flow in an effective and timely manner
• Creative problem-solving ability with a focus on achieving client-friendly solutions while managing company risk
• Solid commercial judgment, including the ability to anticipate, analyze, and make recommendations
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task by prioritizing and tracking multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated success in managing complex projects and coordinating multiple internal and third party resources

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

State

Maharashtra

City

Pune

Address

Pune, Maharashtra