Contracts Manager

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 Workday’s legal department is looking for an impactful Contracts Manager to join our team. In this role, you will assume a wide range of responsibilities, all of which will require critical thinking, innovation, and integrity. We are looking for someone with impeccable attention to detail, high energy, strong project management skills and a positive attitude. Workday is a fast growing company, and the Contracts Manager will need to manage multiple priorities, work independently and be proactive. The utmost confidentiality is imperative, as you will be working on sensitive projects and will be privy to confidential information. This is an Individual Contributor position. About the Role - Manage workflow for contract review process for a variety of contract types, beginning with receipt of requests for contract generation through routing for signatures and final distribution - Draft and revise contract wording to address various situations as they arise - Assist with legal review and response to requests for proposals - Assist with maintenance of contracts management system as well as implementation and enforcement of contract policies - Coordinate with cross-functional teams during contract review acting as a key contact for the legal department by providing guidance on commonly requested edits, non-standard terms, policies, copies, questions, etc. - Review proposed modifications to contracts and work with internal business partners and third party to negotiate terms, and obtain approvals for modifications as required In addition: - Assist and guide resources on redlining and negotiations - Training fellow team members and business teams on the team's scope and processes - Leverage business knowledge and expertise to identify opportunities for process improvements - Assist in business process redesign and documentation for new/enhanced solutions - Execute assigned projects as determined by needs of the business and department About You - At least 5 - 7 years of experience (preferably SAAS and/or tech-related) managing contracts (including drafting and negotiation) across multiple markets in the Asia Pacific region, in a corporate environment - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent - Detail oriented, meticulous and strong organizational skills - Ability to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills while working collaboratively in a team environment with all levels of the company, including executive management - Experience with data privacy rules and contracts preferred - Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Experience with a contract management system, i.e. Apttus - Experience with electronic signature software, i.e. EchoSign, Docusign 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. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process