Legal Counsel

Workday, Inc • Chicago, IL • 1h ago

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Your work days are brighter here.

Were 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, were shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, youll 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. Were 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, youll do meaningful work with Workmates whove got your back. In return, well 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, youve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

The Corporate Legal Team supports Workdays global business by providing innovative legal advice regarding compliance with laws, corporate governance, and global entity management. We partner closely with teams across Workday to support the companys growth, innovation, and integrity by advising on all aspects of corporate law and governance matters.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated corporate attorney who thrives in a fast-paced and high-energy environment. The ideal candidate must be a confident self-starter who can prioritize and lead multiple tasks and responsibilities with agility, efficiency, and a dose of good humor. This position will report to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Corporate & Securities, and will help with:

Responsibilities:

Support Workdays SEC filings and other corporate regulatory filings,

including the proxy statement, 10-K, and Section 16 reports, as well as compliance with Nasdaqs listing and governance requirements.

Assist with corporate governance matters, including Board and

Committee support, policies, and charters for Workday, Inc. and its global entities.

Provide broad-based equity compensation program support and advice

including support of 10b5-1 plans and Workdays trading policy.

Provide legal support for debt and equity offerings and other

transactional corporate matters.

Support the Workday Ventures team with investments in emerging

companies, ongoing matters, and strategic exits.

Partner with marketing, brand, and communications to review

marketing claims, campaign materials, and other public communications.

Coordinate aspects of international subsidiary governance and

corporate secretarial matters.

Assist where needed on other legal matters, such as M&A integration,

both domestic and international.

Provide strategic, practical legal advice to the accounting and

finance, communications and marketing, investor relations, human resources, stock administration, tax, and treasury teams.

Help to develop, implement, and continually improve company and team

processes and procedures, including through the implementation of tools and innovative technologies.

About You

Required Qualifications:

JD and active license to practice.

At least two years of relevant corporate experience as a corporate

or securities attorney at a top-tier law firm.

Other Qualifications:

Knowledge of and experience with public company reporting

requirements and a deep interest in expanding that knowledge and experience.

High level of integrity, professionalism, intellectual curiosity,

humility, and willingness to grow.

Impeccable written and oral communication skills and the ability to

communicate effectively with legal and non-legal audiences at all levels of the organization.

Extremely high attention to detail.

Strong organizational and project management skills, and the ability

to thrive in a fast-paced, ever changing environment.

Excellent at understanding complex topics as well as finding

streamlined solutions to complex issues that address appropriate levels of risk.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams,

build strong relationships, and inspire others to collectively achieve corporate objectives.

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