Senior Legal Counsel

Workiva is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our growing Legal team with a focus on strategic support for global B2B SaaS transactions and go-to-market this role you will draft structure and lead negotiations for a wide range of complex commercial agreements enabling revenue growth while managing legal regulatory and data protection risk. You will operate as a trusted advisor and business partner to Sales Product and executive stakeholders helping to shape pragmatic scalable contracting approaches that support Workivas continued growth.

What Youll Do

• Draft structure review negotiate and manage a broad range of complex commercial agreements including SaaS subscription contracts strategic partnerships NDAs data protection agreements AI addendums content licenses and vendor or supplier agreements

• Lead end-to-end negotiation processes independently balancing legal risk with strategic business goals to successfully close high-impact deals

• Advise internal stakeholders on key legal and business issues related to cloud-based software agreements including information security IP ownership data privacy AI considerations warranties indemnities and revenue recognition

• Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into clear business-ready guidance for executives and operational teams to support compliant and practical decision-making

• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams demonstrating a collegial solutions-oriented approach that promotes trust inclusion and partnership across all levels of the organization

• Support and enhance legal operations by improving contracting workflows processes and systems for greater efficiency transparency and scalability

• Communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal form simplifying complex legal concepts for non-legal audiences and ensuring alignment across stakeholders

• Uphold the companys ethical standards and demonstrate sound professional judgment in all legal and business matters

What Youll Need

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and member in good standing of a State Bar Association

• 8 years of commercial legal and contract negotiation experience with an emphasis on B2B SaaS transactions

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with software SaaS or cloud technology providers

• Background in public sector contracting (Federal SLED or GSA)

• Associate-level experience at an Am Law 100 or other leading law firm preferred but not required

• Demonstrated expertise in resolving complex non-standard agreements with a strong understanding of product data security and privacy issues to drive effective negotiations

• Proven ability to lead commercial legal initiatives as a strategic partner improving organizational efficiency and supporting business growth

• Capacity to quickly learn and navigate internal structures product offerings technology stacks security/data protection protocols and commercial contract standards to provide comprehensive support across the business

• Exposure to a broad range of commercial transactions and deal types

• Experience operating effectively in a fast-paced global environment demonstrating adaptability resilience initiative and a commitment to continuous learning

Travel Requirements & Working Conditions

• 25% travel for customer and internal meetings

• Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely and not in a Workiva office

How Youll Be Rewarded

A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package

The salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this job in the US. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience and other relevant factors.

Employment decisions are made without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.

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Workiva employees are required to undergo comprehensive security and privacy training tailored to their roles ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.

Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.