Senior Employment Counsel

23 hours ago

Singapore Workday Full time

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

This Senior Employment Counsel will be joining our Employment Legal Team, which is part of Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs Organization of Workday.

About the Role

In this role, you'll partner with People & Purpose and other business functions to support our core values of innovation, customer service, integrity, and profitability, while ensuring that Workday maintains a culture of fairness, development and fun for its employees.

Working closely with other members of the team you will:
- Counsel and provide guidance to People & Purpose team regarding employee relations issues (including employee performance, terminations, leaves of absence, and accommodation requests);- Provide pragmatic advice to the business on domestic and international employment laws and matters;- Draft and review various types of employment agreements;- Manage administrative claims and litigation (e.g. discrimination, wage and hour, etc.);- Conduct diligence and advise on mergers & acquisitions- Assist with employment-related projects, including review of internal procedures, new policies, and benefits.

About You

You thrive in a fast paced environment and are passionate about solving problems A great team player who place high value on integrity, ownership and client service.

Possess 4 - 6 years’ of diverse and high-quality, in-depth employment law experience in a leading law firm or as in-house employment counsel.

Solid understanding and advisory skill on employment laws and matters across APJ.

Other skills:
- Experience addressing and resolving complex and sensitive employee relations and compliance issues- Ability to independently determine and develop solutions to legal issues that are practical, clearly and timely communicated, and consistent with business objectives- Excellent written and oral communication skills, legal research skills, and interpersonal skills- Juris Doctor degree from a leading law school- Licensed and in good standing to practice law

Although not required, experience in the following areas will be viewed favorably:
- International employment law- Commissions and other incentive compensation plans- Non-compete agreements (and related covenants)- Immigration and visas- Antitrust Issues in the employment context- Privacy issues

Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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