Legal Counsel @ Workday
placeHybrid
attach_money $150,000
businessHybrid
scheduleContractor
Posted 17 hours ago
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Job Details
About the Role
The Legal Counsel role at Workday is a contract position ideally located in Pleasanton, CA with an onsite hybrid requirement. It can be remote outside of Pleasanton. The job involves offering expert legal advice on complex employment matters both domestically and internationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Counsel People & Purpose on employee relations including performance and terminations.
- Advise on domestic and international employment laws and issues.
- Draft and review employment, severance, confidentiality and other agreements.
- Manage administrative claims and litigation such as discrimination and wage disputes.
- Conduct diligence and advise on mergers & acquisitions.
- Support employment-related projects including internal policy reviews.
Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a skilled attorney with a strong background in employment law. They must possess:
- Strong knowledge of both domestic and international employment law.
- Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail.
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active bar membership in relevant jurisdictions.
- At least 5 years of experience in employment law or related fields.
Key skills/competency
Employment Law, Legal Counsel, Negotiation, Drafting, Litigation, Compliance, Analysis, Communication, Mergers, Policy
How to Get Hired at Workday
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor experience to employment law challenges.
- Research Workday culture: Understand their values and mission.
- Highlight legal expertise: Emphasize domestic and international law skills.
- Prepare for interviews: Rehearse real case scenarios and legal questions.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review domestic employment laws.
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Study international legal frameworks.
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Practice drafting legal agreements.
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Analyze current employment litigation cases.
Behavioral Questions
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Discuss conflict resolution examples.
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Explain multitasking under tight deadlines.
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Describe handling complex legal challenges.
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Share team collaboration experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
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