Senior Corporate Paralegal

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 TeamThe Corporate Legal team supports Workday’s global business by providing innovative legal support related to corporate governance and global entity management. We partner closely with teams across Workday to support the company’s growth, innovation, and integrity by providing corporate secretarial support both domestically and internationally, facilitating US securities filings, and ensuring compliance with international corporate laws for all of our Workday entities.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly motivated Senior Corporate Paralegal to lead our outstanding paralegal team, provide corporate secretarial and board support for our US public company, and drive innovative projects to help scale our fast-growing company. This role is perfect for anyone looking to expand their management experience, build partnerships with a variety of teams, and find creative ways to problem solve!In this role, you’ll provide support for our expanding corporate practice including:Supporting and managing our other corporate paralegals, including driving priorities and process creation, encouraging skill & career growth, and leading the international entity management functionA focus on corporate governance activities for Workday, Inc., including board support, annual statutory filings, and ongoing compliance mattersPreparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including proxy statement planning, preparation, and execution, Section 16 filings, and other filings such as Forms 10-Q and 10-KPartnering with Accounting, Payroll, Procurement, Real Estate, Tax, Treasury, and other Workday teams to ensure smooth collaboration, efficient communication, and clear scopes of work Supporting other Corporate Legal team matters, which may include stock matters, M&A activity, and other projectsManaging the Corporate Legal team’s access to various software and subscriptions, maintaining relationships with third-party vendors, and helping to develop and manage the team budgetHelping to create and maintain scalable processes, internal team sites, FAQs, and self-service tools to support Workday’s growthPerforming special projects as assigned or requested; responsibilities may change with time and evolve based on skills, interest, and team needsAbout YouBasic Qualifications7+ years of public company and US securities experience4+ years of global entity management experience, preferably at a high-growth, global companyBachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent Other QualificationsExcellent verbal and written communication skills Standout colleague with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize, and achieve goalsAbility to engage with internal managers and employees at all levels as well as senior-level external parties; position requires a high degree of tact and diplomacyExcellent at understanding complicated topics as well as finding streamlined solutions to complex issues that are practical and consistent with business objectivesExtremely high attention to detailTech savvy; proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google products (Drive, Docs, Sheets, File Stream, etc.); SmartSheets, Diligent Entities and Diligent Boards experience is a plusProject management experience is a plusAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a great sense of humor and humilityWorkday Pay Transparency Statement - United States The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations in the United States (US) 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: $141,800 - $212,800 Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $124,300 - $212,800Our 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!