Senior Corporate Paralegal
Workday
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 Team
The Corporate Legal team supports Workday’s global business by providing innovative legal support related to corporate governance and global entity management. We partner closely with teams across Workday to support the company’s growth, innovation, and integrity by providing corporate secretarial support both domestically and internationally, facilitating US securities filings, and ensuring compliance with international corporate laws for all of our Workday entities.About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Corporate Paralegal to lead our outstanding paralegal team, provide corporate secretarial and board support for our US public company, and drive innovative projects to help scale our fast-growing company. This role is perfect for anyone looking to expand their management experience, build partnerships with a variety of teams, and find creative ways to problem solve!
In this role, you’ll provide support for our expanding corporate practice including:
Supporting and managing our other corporate paralegals, including driving priorities and process creation, encouraging skill & career growth, and leading the international entity management function
A focus on corporate governance activities for Workday, Inc., including board support, annual statutory filings, and ongoing compliance matters
Preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including proxy statement planning, preparation, and execution, Section 16 filings, and other filings such as Forms 10-Q and 10-K
Partnering with Accounting, Payroll, Procurement, Real Estate, Tax, Treasury, and other Workday teams to ensure smooth collaboration, efficient communication, and clear scopes of work
Supporting other Corporate Legal team matters, which may include stock matters, M&A activity, and other projects
Managing the Corporate Legal team’s access to various software and subscriptions, maintaining relationships with third-party vendors, and helping to develop and manage the team budget
Helping to create and maintain scalable processes, internal team sites, FAQs, and self-service tools to support Workday’s growth
Performing special projects as assigned or requested; responsibilities may change with time and evolve based on skills, interest, and team needs
About You
Basic Qualifications
7+ years of public company and US securities experience
4+ years of global entity management experience, preferably at a high-growth, global company
Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent
Other Qualifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Standout colleague with the ability to work independently, manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize, and achieve goals
Ability to engage with internal managers and employees at all levels as well as senior-level external parties; position requires a high degree of tact and diplomacy
Excellent at understanding complicated topics as well as finding streamlined solutions to complex issues that are practical and consistent with business objectives
Extremely high attention to detail
Tech savvy; proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google products (Drive, Docs, Sheets, File Stream, etc.); SmartSheets, Diligent Entities and Diligent Boards experience is a plus
Project management experience is a plus
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with a great sense of humor and humility
Workday Pay Transparency Statement - United States
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations in the United States (US) 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.
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.
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