Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy (Americas and Asia)

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About the Team

The Privacy team manages Workday's global privacy program and supports Workmates in the product and technology organizations as they build, deliver, and support offerings for our customers. We work closely with teams across the company to ensure we are handling personal data in ways that are consistent with our contractual commitments, privacy requirements, and core values.

About the Role

Workday’s Privacy Team is looking for a highly motivated attorney to support Workday's robust privacy program, with responsibilities split between providing dedicated legal counsel for the Asia region and contributing to privacy support for the Americas region. The ideal candidate must be a confident self-starter who can take on difficult problems, devise solutions, build strong relationships, and prioritize and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities with agility and efficiency.

Strong candidates will have a firm understanding of global privacy laws, including within the Asia Region (PIPL, PIPA, etc.)  and will have experience advising on the application of these laws.

Please note: This role requires participation in meetings and calls with Asia-Pacific (APAC) teams and stakeholders, which will require flexibility in working hours to accommodate time zone differences.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary privacy counsel for the  Asia region.

• Monitor and analyze developments in global privacy laws and regulations, particularly within the Asia region, and provide guidance on potential impacts to the business.

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable global privacy laws and best practices.

• Provide legal counsel to the Product & Technology Legal team on privacy-by-design principles and data protection implications for new and existing products and services.

• Develop, maintain, and advise on and review data processing agreements, data transfer mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses), and other contractual arrangements involving personal data.

• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Legal team on incident response and notification procedures.

• Develop and deliver engaging privacy training and awareness programs to employees across the organization.

• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to ensure privacy considerations are integrated throughout the organization.

• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in data privacy and security.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• J.D. Degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 state bar.

• 8+ years of national law firm or in-house experience, with a focus on privacy
   

Other Qualifications

• Solid understanding of data protection laws and regulations in the U.S. and globally, including CCPA, GDPR, and ePrivacy Directive

• Experience with broader privacy laws, including laws in Asia

• 10+ years of experience preferred

• Willing to take on new challenges and learn new technologies

• Willing to accommodate calls with Asia as needed

• Experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements

• Critical thinker and problem solver

• Flexible and adaptable, with a demonstrated capacity to adjust to shifting priorities

• IAPP CIPP or AIGP Certification(s) a plus

• Excellent judgment and sense of humor

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

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.

Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta

 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $168,000 USD - $252,000 USD

 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $159,600 USD - $283,600 USDIf performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $168,000 - $252,000 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO.05/16/2025

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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