Senior Employment Counsel

Workday

Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Base: $169,300 - $253,900 usd (atlanta); base: $16...
Fully remote
J.d. degree and state bar membership
7+ years employment law experience
In-house hr or people & purpose support
The role serves as a trusted advisor to People & Purpose on complex employment matters across the U.S. and Americas region

Job Summary

  • The role serves as a trusted advisor to People & Purpose on complex employment matters across the U.S. and Americas region.
  • The team focuses on enabling expansion into new markets while ensuring responsible AI and automation practices.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least 50% time in-office or field per quarter.

Matching Summary

The role serves as a trusted advisor to People & Purpose 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 and stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • J.D. degree and state bar membership
  • 7+ years employment law experience
  • In-house HR or People & Purpose support
  • Employee relations and termination advice
  • AI and automation legal compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Strong business mindset and commercial awareness
  • Experience with mergers and acquisitions
  • Cross-regional collaboration skills
  • Proactive problem solving in fast-paced environments
  • Project management for policy refreshes

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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