**Who this is for** This role is for a detail-oriented legal professional with a passion for process transformation and systems architecture, specifically withi
Work type: hybrid
Location: USA, GA, Atlanta | USA, TX, Austin | USA, UT, Salt Lake City | USA, CO, Denver | USA, CO, Boulder | USA, AZ, Scottsdale
Salary: $140,800 – $211,200/yr
Type: Full-time
**Who this is for** This role is for a detail-oriented legal professional with a passion for process transformation and systems architecture, specifically within a large-scale SaaS environment. **Key highlights** You will play a pivotal role in modernizing Workday’s contracting infrastructure, leveraging AI, and driving internal process improvements to support a $20 billion enterprise. **You might be a good fit if you...** - Have significant experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and SaaS agreements. - Are comfortable navigating the intersection of legal workflows and technical systems like Salesforce and CLM platforms. - Possess strong project management skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams to drive organizational change. - Can independently lead high-stakes initiatives while maintaining rigorous standards for risk management.
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We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
The mission of the Global Legal Services (GLS) team is to enhance the Legal organization’s support for Workday by focusing on simplicity, speed, scale, and skills, thereby accelerating strategic growth and improving the customer experience. The team’s focus areas include developing business strategy for the Legal organization and operational alignment with larger Workday initiatives. Additionally, the team leads ground-breaking efforts in process optimization, resourcing, and risk management, while enabling operational efficiencies in technology management and data harmonization. The GLS team also focuses on developing skills-based training for the organization and providing solutions through effective project management, strategic analytics, vendor management, and budget coordination.
About the Role
The Legal Compliance and Corporate Affairs organization seeks a highly motivated Legal Counsel to join our Global Legal Services Center of Excellence. This role will play a key part in driving transformation in the legal department through establishing contracting standards, streamlining complex processes, leveraging AI to improve department efficiency, driving change management communication, and enhancing, streamlining, and curating resources used by the department to operate at scale. We are looking for an innovative change agent—someone who can drive cultural shifts in how we operate while leveraging expertise to build modern, scalable contracting infrastructure. As Legal Counsel, you will navigate the intersection of legal drafting, system architecture (Salesforce/CLM), technology, and executive communication to simplify the business as we scale to a $20 billion enterprise. This role demands a unique blend of high-energy project management, critical thinking, and the integrity to lead high-stakes initiatives independently.
Responsibilities:
The 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](https://workdaybenefits.com/us/welcome-to-workday-benefits/prospective-workmates).
Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta
Primary Location Base Pay Range: $140,800 USD - $211,200 USD
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $133,800 USD - $237,600 USD
Additional Considerations:
If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $140,800 - $211,200 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below:
04/27/2026
Our 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.