Senior Legal Counsel, Global Legal Services

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 practicing attorney experience
5+ years modern contract drafting
Workday is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Global Legal Services team, focused on driving legal department transformation and enhancing contracting processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract management, legal technology, and project management within a collaborative, innovative environment

Job Summary

  • The role involves 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 technology to simplify business operations at scale.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time spent in-office or with customers each quarter.

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Workday is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its Global Legal Services team, focused on driving legal department transformation and enhancing contracting processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in contract management, legal technology, and project management within a collaborative, innovative environment.

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 technology experience
  • Enterprise-level agreement negotiation

Nice-to-have

  • Salesforce and Conga CLM hands-on experience
  • Proactive interest in AI model development
  • Experience working in agile environments
  • Strong executive presence and communication
  • Pragmatic risk management approach

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

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