Senior Legal Counsel, Global Legal Services

Workday

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Base: $169,300 - $253,900 usd (atlanta); base: $16...
Fully remote
J.d. degree and state bar membership
7+ years practicing attorney experience
5+ years modern contract drafting
Workday is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Global Legal Services Center of Excellence in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract drafting and lifecycle management, along with a strong understanding of technology and AI applications in legal processes

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on driving transformation in the legal department by establishing contracting standards and leveraging AI to improve efficiency.
  • Candidates will navigate the intersection of legal drafting, system architecture, and executive communication to simplify business operations at scale.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time each quarter to be spent in-office or with customers.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Global Legal Services Center of Excellence in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract drafting and lifecycle management, along with a strong understanding of technology and AI applications in legal processes.

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 annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • J.D. Degree and state bar membership
  • 7+ years practicing attorney experience
  • 5+ years modern contract drafting
  • 5+ years CLM concepts and technology
  • Enterprise-level agreement negotiation

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on Salesforce and Conga CLM experience
  • Proactive interest in AI solutions
  • Experience working in agile environments
  • Strong stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to distill complex legal information

Key Requirements

  • J.D. Degree required
  • Membership in at least one state bar
  • 7+ years as a practicing attorney
  • 5+ years in modern contract drafting
  • 5+ years with CLM technology

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