Senior Corporate Counsel, GTM Large Enterprise & Industries at Workday

Frisco, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Enterprise Software, HR Tech, Finance TechIndustries

Requirements

  • J.D. Degree and membership in at least 1 U.S. State bar
  • 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm or in-house/public sector legal department
  • Specific experience supporting and negotiating customer-facing transactions, preferably with enterprise software/SaaS experience
  • Exceptional contract negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and drive valuable Large Enterprise & Industries transactions, which will include negotiation with prospects and customers, as well as support our professional services and customer success agreements, assignments, amendments, and add on transactions
  • Provide proactive strategic advice and guidance to internal teams regarding business and legal issues and risks and support our sales team with bringing deals to a timely close
  • Continually challenge current practices (internal and external), identifying areas for improvement and championing efforts to enhance operational and commercial efficiency, including by embracing everyday AI-facilitated solutions
  • Help build and improve contract templates and negotiation playbooks and provide internal training for sales, services operations, contract operations, and the broader GTM legal team on how we can create a streamlined contract experience
  • Partner effectively with deal operations, sales, finance, revenue recognition, product legal, privacy, security, and contracts operations, as well as managing external legal counsel as required
  • Support other key or strategic growth initiatives which further the business requirements of a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company

Skills

Corporate Law
GTM Legal
Sales Contracts
Renewal Transactions
Expansion Deals
Deal Management
Sales Operations

Workday

Cloud applications for finance and HR management

About Workday

Workday provides enterprise cloud applications that focus on finance and human resources for medium to large-sized businesses across various industries. Its main products include Workday Human Capital Management, Workday Financial Management, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Workday Student, which help organizations manage their workforce and streamline financial operations. The software operates on a subscription model, allowing clients to pay a recurring fee based on the number of users and specific modules needed. This model supports continuous updates and improvements to the software. Workday stands out from competitors due to its strong emphasis on customer satisfaction and employee engagement, offering tools like Workday Peakon Employee Voice to enhance workforce experience. The company's goal is to provide essential tools that improve operational efficiency and support businesses in managing their human resources and financial operations effectively.

Pleasanton, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2005Year Founded
$209.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Performance Bonus
Stock Options
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget

Risks

Emerging HR tech startups like Buk could challenge Workday's market share.
Dependency on third-party platforms like Udemy may complicate service delivery.
Strategic shifts under new leadership could disrupt existing customer relationships.

Differentiation

Workday is a leader in cloud-based HCM and ERP solutions for large enterprises.
The company offers a subscription model ensuring steady revenue and continuous software updates.
Workday's focus on employee engagement tools like Peakon sets it apart in the market.

Upsides

Increased demand for cloud HCM solutions boosts Workday's market potential.
AI-driven analytics enhance Workday's financial management offerings with predictive insights.
Workday's partner ecosystem expansion, like with MetLife, opens new customer opportunities.

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