Legal Counsel, Global Legal Services

Workday

Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Base: $140,800 - $211,200 usd (atlanta); base: $13...
Hybrid (50% in-office presence required quarterly)
J.d. degree and state bar membership
5+ years practicing attorney experience
3+ years modern contract drafting
Workday is seeking a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join their Global Legal Services team in Atlanta, Georgia. The role focuses on transforming legal operations through innovative contracting standards and process optimization, while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture

Job Summary

  • The role drives 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 spent in-office or in the field each quarter.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Workday is seeking a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join their Global Legal Services team in Atlanta, Georgia. The role focuses on transforming legal operations through innovative contracting standards and process optimization, while fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture.

Salary

Base: $140,800 - $211,200 USD (Atlanta); Base: $133,800 - $237,600 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
  • 5+ years practicing attorney experience
  • 3+ years modern contract drafting
  • 3+ years CLM technology experience
  • Enterprise-level agreement negotiation

Nice-to-have

  • Salesforce and Conga CLM platform expertise
  • AI model development and deployment interest
  • Agile methodology collaboration experience
  • Strategic problem-solving with pragmatic risk approach
  • Executive presence for complex presentations

Key Requirements

  • J.D. Degree required
  • 1 state bar membership required
  • 5+ years legal practice experience
  • 3+ years contract drafting experience
  • 3+ years CLM technology experience

Work Rights

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