Senior Corporate Counsel, Technology and Vendor Contracts

UKG • ,

6d • $145,600 - $209,300

About The Position

The Senior Corporate Counsel, Technology and Vendor Contracts will report to the attorney responsible for UKG’s procurement and other inbound (non-customer) agreements. This role is designed for a highly experienced, business-oriented attorney who can independently manage complex vendor transactions while driving innovation in contract processes, including through the use of AI and automation to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 7–12 years of relevant experience, including: Sophisticated commercial contract negotiation (technology/SaaS focus)
• Vendor/procurement-side contracting (in-house or law firm)
• Demonstrated experience advising on data privacy and security risks in contracts
• Strong ability to operate independently and manage high-volume, complex workstreams
• Proven track record of improving legal processes and driving efficiencies
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a large multinational company or top-tier law firm
• Familiarity with AI tools, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, and automation technologies
• Experience implementing or optimizing legal tech solutions (e.g., ServiceNow, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar tools)
• Exposure to global vendor contracting
• Ability to translate legal complexity into clear, actionable business guidance

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate complex inbound commercial agreements, including SaaS, software, consulting, licensing, and development agreements
• Advise on non-standard terms, risk allocation, and deal structure with sophisticated counterparties
• Analyze and counsel internal stakeholders (including procurement, product, engineering, IT, security, and senior leadership) on legal, regulatory, and operational risks
• Provide pragmatic, business-aligned guidance on contractual obligations and key decisions
• Support global vendor relationships, including technology providers
• Advise on issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, AI tools, and emerging technologies in vendor engagements
• Lead initiatives to modernize and automate contracting processes, including evaluation and implementation of AI-enabled tools
• Develop and refine templates, playbooks, and workflows to improve speed, consistency, and scalability
• Drive operational efficiency across the vendor contracting lifecycle (intake, negotiation, execution, and management)
• Partner with legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Contribute to global consistency in contracting practices and support scalable legal operations
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, including those related to data protection, security, and evolving AI regulations
• Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting vendor contracting

Benefits

• flexibility that’s real
• benefits you can count on
• performance-based bonus plan
• restricted stock unit awards
• Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree