Senior Director, Labor & Employment Law

At Trans Union, we strive to create an environment where associates have the freedom to develop professionally and be a leader every day. As a key member of the Legal, Risk & Compliance team, the Senior Director, Employment Attorney will lead employment law strategy and execution across a global, dynamic, and fast‑paced organization at the intersection of finance, technology, and data-driven solutions.

• 10+ years of employment law experience, ideally including in‑house counsel roles within financial services, fintech, or technology‑driven companies.
• Background in managing employment‑related aspects of corporate transactions.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. federal and state employment laws; demonstrated expertise in international employment law, with the ability to navigate complex cross‑border legal frameworks.
• Experience advising Corporate Secretary on executive compensation matters for public companies.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, high‑growth environments with sound judgment and business acumen.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting a distributed or global workforce.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on all employment law matters, including hiring, performance management, terminations, compensation, benefits, workplace investigations, and employee relations.
• Manage and oversee the development, enforcement, and compliance of employment‑related legal instruments (e.g., restrictive covenants and non‑compete agreements) ensuring alignment with applicable regional, federal, and state laws.
• Provide expert legal counsel on employee benefits and retirement plans in accordance with ERISA regulations, ensuring plan documentation, fiduciary responsibilities, and reporting requirements are met.
• Advise on HIPAA compliance, particularly in relation to employee health plans and the handling of protected health information (PHI).
• Guide workplace safety compliance under OSHA standards, including risk assessments, policy development, incident response, and regulatory reporting.
• Lead the administration and resolution of workers’ compensation claims in coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Advise on employment issues related to remote and hybrid work forces, cross‑border employment, and contractor/vendor relationships in a tech‑enabled environment.
• Partner with HR and leadership to design and implement scalable policies aligned with regulatory requirements (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, Data Privacy & Protection).
• Manage employment litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings, including agency complaints and audits (e.g., EEOC, DOL, OFCCP).
• Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including due diligence, organizational design, integration planning, and post‑close employment matters.
• Monitor and interpret evolving employment laws and regulations ensuring proactive compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on workforce strategy, including organizational restructuring, talent mobility, and international expansion.
• Lead and mentor Legal, Risk & Compliance team members and cross‑functional partners on employment law best practices.
• Create and lead a centralized Legal, Risk & Compliance Community of Practice (COP) to manage global employee legal matters, ensuring consistent practices, scalable solutions, and alignment with local laws.

Trans Union provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non‑exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long‑term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to Trans…