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TransUnion

Bilingual Senior Commercial Lawyer

RemoteCanada only
Published
Experience
Senior
Employment
Full-time
Company size
Enterprise
$144k–$198k/yr
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No BS summary

Senior bilingual (English/French) commercial lawyer with 5–7+ years PQE, Canadian law society membership required. Remote Canada-based role advising on commercial contracts, privacy (PIPEDA/consumer reporting) and regulatory compliance. Must be able to draft/review complex contracts, provide counsel to senior management, and travel occasionally.

Core skills

Commercial contractsPrivacy law

Required skills

Privacy law (PIPEDA)Consumer reporting legislationAdministrative lawLitigationLegal draftingNegotiationLegal researchMicrosoft Office / legal technology

Optional skills

Experience with corporate risk analysisTraining/presentation skills

Required languages

EnglishFrench

What you'll do

  • Provides counsel and legal support to business units on complex legal matters and matters having a potentially significant impact on the company’s business and operations.
  • Acts as counsel to company in all contractual matters requiring legal review and assistance and provides liaison with senior management when appropriate.
  • Provides prompt and practical advice to senior management on complex contractual matters involving the transfer of personal information and/or technology.
  • Reviews and drafts complex commercial contracts, certificates and related documents and represents the company in contract negotiations.
  • Keeps abreast of current legislative developments, particularly those that may impact company operations.
  • Works with other departments on commercial matters, corporate risk analysis and other matters as appropriate.
  • Provides formal and informal training for internal clients (sales meeting presentations, operations, one-on-one discussions).
  • Maintains and develops positive and professional working relationships with members of the legal team, internal and external clients and management.
  • Ensures Director, Legal is fully briefed on major issues and provides support to team initiatives.

What they require

  • J.D. or LLB from a recognized law school and a member in good standing of a law society in any Canadian province.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as a lawyer.
  • Bilingual (English and French).
  • Knowledge and understanding of administrative law, consumer reporting legislation and other privacy legislation, litigation, and general corporate commercial law.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Accommodation available for applicants with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
  • Work/life flexibility and resources for professional development.

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What people say about this company

3.7/ 5

  • Many employees appreciate the opportunities for career advancement.
  • The work environment is often described as collaborative and supportive.
  • Some employees report issues with management and communication.
$144k–$198k/yr