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 TeamOur legal team manages legal business matters pertaining to the organization, and provides a variety of general corporate and commercial legal services to a number of in-house clients. We act as advisor on legal issues involving the organization’s government and regulatory compliance, reviews legal data and advises organization on appropriate legal action to be taken, and perform litigation on the company’s behalf or coordinates litigation and other legal matters handled by outside counsel. We demonstrate experience in general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, drafting transactional documents, license agreements, employment law, immigration law, data privacy, risk management asset-backed financing, and contract management. Experience in trade secrets, advertising law, registration and other resolutions specific to the computer and technology industry as well as SEC reporting.About the RoleWorkday is looking for an experienced lawyer (to be based in Japan) to join our high-energy, fun-loving Go To Market Legal Team, with primary responsibility for providing legal support to Japan as a region. The role reports directly to the APJ Vice President of Legal Counsel, you will provide legal strategy, advice and support for Workday's business and operations primarily in Japan including:1. Workday's various go-to-market subscription and services agreements, statements of work, RFPs, RFIs, other customer-facing agreements, and in relation thereto, providing advice, negotiating, discussing, training and providing strong deal support for all aspects of Workday's' Go To Market transactions in Japan;2. a variety of general corporate and commercial legal services to a number of in-house clients including data privacy, software licensing and subscription, market-entry, cybersecurity and other transactional issues in Japan and across the region, 3. acting as advisor on legal issues involving the organization’s government and regulatory compliance 4. reviewing legal data and advising organization on appropriate legal action to be taken5. managing outside counsel, including costs, budgeting, scope, responses, in relation to Go to Market transactions and issues and where relevant, litigation.6. Demonstrating experience in general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, drafting transactional documents, license agreements, advising on data privacy, risk management asset-backed financing, and contract management. Experience preferred in trade secrets, advertising law, registration and other resolutions specific to the computer and technology industry. Requires a law degree.The expectation is that within 3 months, you will become an indispensable resource to the business stakeholders and a trusted leader in Japan. We are looking for a Japanese-qualified lawyer with a min 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience, with sound commercial sense. The position requires first rate drafting, analysis and communication skills in both English and Japanese. You must be able to work independently, remain calm under pressure, manage tight deadlines, navigate grey areas, know how to triage and report/escalate issues, and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly changing and evolving environment. You must be mature, innovative and possess creative problem solving skills. You must also have a love for the cloud software and information technology, a great sense of humor and the ability to have fun. About YouBasic QualificationsUndergraduate Law Degree from a recognized Japanese university and licensed to practice in JapanExperience with data protection and privacy legislation5+ years post qualification experience with a law firm and/or in-house positionExperience negotiating cloud technology contractsFluent in both English and JapaneseOther QualificationsExcellent contract negotiation and drafting skillsMeticulous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions and projects simultaneously under deadline pressureExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create and sustain lasting relationships with customers and managementAbility to deliver in a demanding and entrepreneurial environment in a timely mannerA strong team player who can work well with Workday colleagues in Sales, Operations and other functionsAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-output, team oriented, practical environmentDemonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to the CompanyExcellent judgment and sense of humorOur 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.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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