Senior Contract Negotiator
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Senior Contract Negotiator managing the full contract lifecycle for Workday's innovative legal team. Collaborating across departments to ensure compliance and efficiency in contract management.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full contract lifecycle for a fast-growing, innovative company
- Negotiate, draft, and administer contractual documents that establish complex business relationships with vendors, customers, and partners
- Collaborate closely with Procurement, Business Technology, Sales, Service, and Legal teams to structure agreements
- Ensure all contracts comply with company policies, government specifications, and other applicable legal requirements
- Lead the negotiation of proposed contract modifications with internal partners and third parties
- Draft, review, and revise contract wording, including amendments
- Act as a primary liaison for the Legal department
- Manage the end-to-end contract review workflow for a variety of contract types
- Contribute to the maintenance and continuous improvement of the contracts management system
- Support the Legal team in reviewing and responding to formal Requests for Proposals (RFP/RFI/RFQ)
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required, JD preferred
- 10+ years of experience managing contracts and contractual operations in a corporate environment
- Direct experience drafting and negotiating complex agreements, particularly in subscription/technology contexts
- Proven track record of independently reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements, including SaaS Agreements, Subprocessor Agreements and Data Protection Amendments
- Experience with data privacy rules and contracts
- Meticulous attention to detail and proven track record of strong organizational and project tracking skills
- Demonstrated success in setting priorities, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and adapting to dynamic business needs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Direct experience using a Contract Management System and electronic signature software
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills necessary for effective collaboration with all levels of the company, including executive management
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Workday Bonus Plan
- Role-specific commission/bonus
- Annual refresh stock grants

















