| Job Title | Managing Counsel (Canada) |
| Job Requisition ID | 19040391 |
| Location | Burlington, Canada / Toronto |
| Work Type | Full-time (Remote with occasional in-person) |
| Company | TransUnion |
| Role Summary | Provide legal advisory support for Income & Employment Verification (VOIE) solutions, ensuring compliance with privacy, consumer reporting, and data protection regulations |
| Core Objective | Enable responsible innovation while managing legal and regulatory risks for data-driven products |
| Experience Required | 10–14+ years in legal advisory roles for regulated, tech-enabled, or data-driven businesses |
| Domain Expertise | VOIE, Financial Services, Data-driven products, Privacy, Consumer Reporting |
| Regulatory Knowledge | PIPEDA, provincial privacy laws (Canada), POPIA (South Africa), data protection frameworks |
| Education & Licensure | Juris Doctor (JD) + active law license (or ability to maintain) |
| Key Responsibilities | Legal advisory, regulatory compliance, contract review, risk management, stakeholder collaboration |
| Legal Advisory | Provide subject matter expertise on VOIE products, privacy, consent models, and data usage |
| Stakeholder Collaboration | Work with Product, Technology, Compliance, Privacy, and Operations teams |
| Regulatory Compliance | Ensure alignment with legal frameworks in Canada and South Africa |
| Contract Management | Review payroll/HCM, verifier, and data-use agreements |
| Risk Management | Identify legal risks (data accuracy, permissions, partners) and recommend mitigation |
| Data Governance | Review data flows, consent mechanisms, disclosures, workflows |
| Regulatory Support | Assist with audits, regulatory inquiries, and compliance reviews |
| Dispute Handling | Support dispute resolution, reinvestigations, and escalations |
| Communication | Translate complex legal requirements into clear business guidance |
| Technical Skills | Legal analysis of data systems, workflows, consent models, enterprise legal tools |
| Preferred Skills | Experience in credit reporting, identity, payroll/HR tech, collaboration with privacy & governance teams |
| Soft Skills | Strong communication, problem-solving, independent working, stakeholder management |
| Industry Focus | Financial services, data privacy, identity verification |
| Compensation Range | $210,000 – $316,000 annually |
| Work Environment | Remote with occasional travel/events |
| Key Competencies | Legal expertise, regulatory interpretation, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration |
