Advisor, Legal Counsel

5 months ago

Burlington, Canada TransUnion Full time

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice

**What We'll Bring**:
At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help

people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global

information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the

opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations

optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and

manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more

complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed

decisions and achieve great things.

Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need

to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping

businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can

qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make

neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families,

communities and local economies around the world.

**What You'll Bring**:

- Bachelor of civil and/or common law.
- Minimum of 4-7 years of experience.
- French proficiency required.
- Must be a member of the local law society and be fully licensed to practice in the country.
- Knowledge and understanding of the following areas of law are recommended: administrative law, consumer reporting legislation and other privacy legislation, litigation, and general corporate commercial knowledge.
- Ability to work in a team environment and interact at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational and advocacy skills.
- Ability to support multiple, complex, and often conflicting and quickly changing priorities.
- Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Technologically adept and proficiency with the tools of the profession.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- This position requires some travel.
- Privacy certification is preferred.

**Impact You'll Make**:
With guidance from management, this role provides legal services to TransUnion Canada ensuring that business practices, policies, and dealings of the corporation meet regulatory requirements and that its operations are within the scope established by applicable law. The incumbent provides support for regulatory activities, interprets changes to the law, provides support to business units and/or prepares legal documents and renders opinions regarding issues faced by TransUnion based on regulatory activities.
Helps to manage claims against the company from a regulatory perspective or otherwise. The incumbent must have a broad-based knowledge of administrative law, litigation, and privacy and must rapidly learn the issues faced by the company in order to legally protect the company.

**What you will do**:

- Provide counsel, legal support to business units on a variety of complex legal matters and matters having a potentially significant impact on the company’s business and operations.
- Provide prompt and practical advice to business units on complex regulatory and litigation matters, including those involving the transfer of personal information and/or technology.
- Provide support to manage potential liability and other legal risk related to data usage, data privacy and data security incidents, including identifying applicable legal obligations, helping to manage the company’s response.
- Act as counsel on escalated and regulatory complaints. Seeks resolution and/or defines settlements to avoid litigation. Works with the business units to seek long term preventative solutions.
- Respond to regulatory inquiries and serve as a liaison with regulators on regulatory and privacy issues, in coordination with other stakeholders as appropriate.
- Work with the other departments on regulatory matters, privacy matter, corporate risk analysis and other matters as appropriate.
- Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on privacy and regulatory compliance, as well as guidance and practical solutions to resolve and manage compliance, regulatory and privacy-related risks.
- Responsible for keeping abreast of current legislative developments, particularly with such developments that may have an impact upon company operations.
- Recommends changes regarding out business/services based on the law or other legal issues that may involve the company’s short or long-term strategic operations. Works with internal government relations stakeholders on advocacy efforts.
- Actively participate in projects that have a regulatory or privacy impact. Work in a multidisciplinary team to ensure project complies with regulatory obligations.
- Support the business units in their activities towards achieving compliance and provide legal counsel in that regard.
- Propose creative and practical solutions to achieve compliance while meeting business goals.
- Ensure leadership inside the legal function are fully briefed on major issues that arise in relevant business are

  • Legal Counsel

    3 months ago

    Burlington, Canada ZSA Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Counsel | 5-10 years | Calgary Our client, a large public company based in Calgary with offices in the US, is seeking a talented lawyer to join their Calgary team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in securities, corporate commercial law, and mergers and acquisitions. This role also involves providing support to the...

  • Legal Counsel

    4 months ago

    Burlington, ON, Canada ZSA Legal Recruitment Full time

    Legal Counsel | 5-10 years | Calgary Our client, a large public company based in Calgary with offices in the US, is seeking a talented lawyer to join their Calgary team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in securities, corporate commercial law, and mergers and acquisitions. This role also involves providing support to...

  • Commercial Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    Burlington, Ontario, Canada ZSA Legal Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Commercial Legal CounselWe are seeking a highly skilled Commercial Legal Counsel to join our team in Calgary. As a key member of our legal group, you will provide support to the Office of the Corporate Secretary and work closely with the Treasury, Pension, Financial Reporting, and Sustainability teams.Key Responsibilities:Provide legal support for...

  • 3 day week Commercial Legal Counsel

    3 months ago

    Burlington, Canada ZSA Legal Recruitment Full time

    div>Legal Counsel | 5-10 years | Calgary The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience in securities, corporate commercial law, and mergers and acquisitions. This role also involves providing support to the Office of the Corporate Secretary for various corporate governance matters, as well as supporting the company’s Treasury,...

  • Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada IKEA Full time

    **Job ID**: 262225 **Date posted**: 01/11/2024 **Who you are** - You have a university degree in Law, are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have a license to practice law in Ontario. - You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada IKEA Full time

    Job ID: 262225 Date posted: 02/11/2024 Who you are You have a university degree in Law, are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have a license to practice law in Ontario. You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail industry. You have a good...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada IKEA Full time

    Job ID: 262225 Date posted: 02/11/2024 Who you are You have a university degree in Law, are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have a license to practice law in Ontario. You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail industry. You have a good...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada IKEA Canada Full time

    Who you are · You have a university degree in Law, are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have a license to practice law in Ontario.· You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail industry.· You have a good knowledge of relevant legislation...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada IKEA Canada Full time

    Minimum Qualifications:You have a university degree in Law, are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have a license to practice law in Ontario.You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail industry.You have a good knowledge of relevant legislation...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada IKEA Canada Full time

    Minimum Qualifications:You have a university degree in Law, are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have a license to practice law in Ontario.You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail industry.You have a good knowledge of relevant legislation...

  • Legal Counsel

    4 weeks ago

    Burlington, Ontario, A9A, Halton, Canada IKEA Canada Full time

    Who you are · You have a university degree in Law, are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have a license to practice law in Ontario.· You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail industry.· You have a good knowledge of relevant legislation...

  • Counsel / Conseiller.ère Juridique

    2 months ago

    Burlington, Canada College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Full time

    **Pour la version française, faites défiler vers le bas** **About the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (the College)** The College is the authority mandated by the Government of Canada to regulate the practice of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs). Its...

  • Legal Counsel for Commercial Matters

    1 month ago

    Burlington, Ontario, Canada beBee Professionals Full time

    Job OpportunitybeBee Professionals is seeking a Commercial Legal Advisor to provide legal advice and support on a wide range of commercial matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of commercial law, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Key Responsibilities* Provide...

  • 3 day week Commercial Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada IKEA Full time

    li>You have a university degree in Law, are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have a license to practice law in Ontario.You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail industry.You have a good knowledge of relevant legislation governing general...

  • 3 day week Commercial Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada IKEA Canada Full time

    p>Minimum Qualifications:You have a university degree in Law, are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have a license to practice law in Ontario.You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail industry.You have a good knowledge of relevant...

  • Deputy Corporation Counsel

    5 months ago

    Burlington, Canada City of Burlington, Ontario Full time

    **Description**: **Working for the City of Burlington** A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors, and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 weeks ago

    Burlington, Canada IKEA Canada Full time

    Who you are · You have a university degree in Law, are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario, and have a license to practice law in Ontario.· You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail indus

  • Commercial Legal Expert

    7 days ago

    Burlington, Ontario, Canada IKEA Full time

    We are seeking a skilled Commercial Legal Counsel to join our team in Canada. As a key member of the IKEA Legal & Governance team, you will provide strategic legal advice and support to our business operations across retail, distribution, properties, and services.About the RoleThis is a challenging opportunity for an experienced legal professional to make a...

  • Corporate Legal Advisor

    3 weeks ago

    Burlington, Ontario, Canada IKEA Canada Full time

    Requirements• You have a university degree in Law and are a member in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario.Experience• You have a minimum of three (3) years broad corporate/commercial experience preferably in a corporate legal department in the retail industry.Skills• You have a license to practice law in Ontario and are proficient in relevant...

  • Counsel, Client Solutions Expert

    7 days ago

    Burlington, Ontario, Canada Co-operators Full time

    Job Summary: We are seeking a Counsel, Client Solutions to join our team at Co-operators. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal direction to business and enterprise partners, reviewing and analyzing various agreements, and ensuring that agreements meet business objectives and key risks are appropriately addressed.About the Role: As...