Senior Employment Counsel

Workday

Atlanta, GA, USA
Base: $169,300 - $253,900 usd (atlanta); base: $16...
Fully remote
J.d. degree and state bar membership
7+ years employment counseling experience
Prior in-house hr legal support experience
This role serves as a trusted advisor to People & Purpose and business leaders on complex employment matters across the U.S. and Americas region

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a trusted advisor to People & Purpose and business leaders on complex employment matters across the U.S. and Americas region.
  • The team focuses on enabling expansion into new markets while supporting responsible innovation through AI and automation.
  • Candidates will manage employment-related disputes, draft critical documentation, and drive strategic projects like policy refreshes and transaction integration.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a trusted advisor to People & Purpose and business leaders on complex employment matters across the U.S. and Americas region.

Salary

Base: $169,300 - $253,900 USD (Atlanta); Base: $160,800 - $285,700 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • J.D. degree and state bar membership
  • 7+ years employment counseling experience
  • Prior in-house HR legal support experience

Nice-to-have

  • Experience advising on AI and automation issues
  • Strong business mindset and commercial awareness
  • Proactive problem solving and risk management

Key Requirements

  • J.D. degree required
  • Membership in at least one state bar
  • 7+ years practicing attorney experience
  • Significant hands-on employment counseling experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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