Your work days are brighter here.At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.About the TeamYou'll be leading a high-functioning and highly regarded Inbound Legal Team within the Legal & Regulatory Affairs organization. The team is composed of exceptional professionals who are experts in negotiating technology, marketing, real estate and other transactions. The team partners with groups throughout Workday to achieve company goals and reports to the Deputy General Counsel for Employment & Inbound Legal.About the RoleThe Sr. Manager partners with Global Procurement, Marketing, People & Purpose, Business Technology, Real Estate & Workplace and other business functions to support our values of innovation, customer service, integrity, and profitability, and drive Workday’s strategic initiatives. They are an outstanding lawyer who can manage a team, while negotiating their own deals, and leading team projects in a fast-paced environment. They build relationships with management and executives. They possess exceptional judgment and business insight and are comfortable advising business and legal partners on complex matters. They build efficiencies to empower clients to make thoughtful decisions with speed. Responsibilities for this role include:Demonstrate leadership on Inbound Legal matters, driving strategic initiatives across the organization to facilitate growth, and reduce unnecessary risk.Provide strategic leadership to the Inbound Legal Team and business clients on RFPs, contract template creation and utilization, contract negotiation, renewals, and dispute resolution..Counsel and provide guidance to Global Procurement on federal contractor obligations, responsible AI, GDPR, HIPAA, and other privacy standards, TUPE rights, and other regulatory matters.Draft, review, and negotiate various types of contractual agreements;Develop templates, playbooks, and other enablement materials to facilitate business negotiations and deployment of supplier services.Implement efficiencies to improve contract processes and operations.About YouBasic QualificationsJ.D. Degree and membership in at least 1 state bar in good standing8+ years of transactional legal experience at a law firm or in-house2+ years of people leadership experienceOther QualificationsExceptional contract negotiation and drafting skills;Exceptional written and oral communication skills, enabling effective communication with legal and non-legal audiences at all levels;Adept at collaborating with leadership in fast paced transactions, preferably with broad experience across enterprise software/SaaS, marketing, human resources, etc.;High level of integrity, professionalism, curiosity, humility, and willingness to grow;Demonstrated ability to predict the future needs of the business, to develop strategies to support those needs, and to deliver results;Ability to independently determine and develop solutions to complex legal issues that are practical, clearly and timely communicated, and consistent with business objectives;Detail-oriented with the ability to balance pipeline of transactions and projects simultaneously under pressure;Exercises superior judgment and in tune with complex needs of the business to advise clients in an effective and creative manner;Nurtures internal and external relationships and drives project collaboration with cross-functional networks;Consistently applies strategic focus, critical thinking and problem solving by appropriately weighing risks and business objectivesProactively seeks out and leads projects using strong organizational and project management skills; drives and leads process improvements using best practices and lean principles.Willingness to drive creative solutions, build efficient processes and make sound decisions; not afraid to challenge the status quo or identify and drive change.Workday Pay Transparency StatementThe annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $223,700 USD - $335,500 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $177,800 USD - $335,500 USDOur Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!
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