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
In-house hr or people & purpose support
This role serves as a trusted advisor to People & Purpose and business leaders on complex employment matters across the U.S. and broader 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 broader Americas region.
  • The team focuses on enabling expansion into new markets, supporting responsible AI innovation, and strengthening employment-related risk management.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in-office or in the field.

Matching Summary

This role serves as a trusted advisor to People & Purpose and business leaders on complex employment matters across the U.S. and broader 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 and stock grants; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • J.D. degree and state bar membership
  • 7+ years employment counseling experience
  • In-house HR or People & Purpose support
  • Expertise in US and Americas employment law
  • Experience with AI and automation legal issues

Nice-to-have

  • Strong business mindset and commercial awareness
  • Proactive problem-solving skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration abilities
  • Project management and organizational skills
  • Growth-oriented hands-on approach

Key Requirements

  • J.D. degree required
  • Membership in at least one state bar
  • 7+ years practicing attorney experience
  • Prior in-house experience supporting HR groups
  • Deep expertise in domestic and international employment laws

Work Rights

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