Senior Legal Counsel, Privacy (Americas and Asia)

Workday • Beaverton, OR

249d • $168,000 - $252,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Workday's Privacy Team is looking for a highly motivated attorney to support Workday's robust privacy program, with responsibilities split between providing dedicated legal counsel for the Asia region and contributing to privacy support for the Americas region. The ideal candidate must be a confident self-starter who can take on difficult problems, devise solutions, build strong relationships, and prioritize and handle multiple tasks and responsibilities with agility and efficiency. Strong candidates will have a firm understanding of global privacy laws, including within the Asia Region (PIPL, PIPA, etc.) and will have experience advising on the application of these laws. Please note: This role requires participation in meetings and calls with Asia-Pacific (APAC) teams and stakeholders, which will require flexibility in working hours to accommodate time zone differences.

Requirements

• J.D. Degree (or foreign equivalent) and membership in at least 1 state bar.
• 8+ years of national law firm or in-house experience, with a focus on privacy.
• Solid understanding of data protection laws and regulations in the U.S. and globally, including CCPA, GDPR, and ePrivacy Directive.
• Experience with broader privacy laws, including laws in Asia.
• Willing to take on new challenges and learn new technologies.
• Willing to accommodate calls with Asia as needed.
• Experience drafting and negotiating data processing agreements.
• Critical thinker and problem solver.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a demonstrated capacity to adjust to shifting priorities.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience preferred.
• IAPP CIPP or AIGP Certification(s) a plus.
• Excellent judgment and sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary privacy counsel for the Asia region.
• Monitor and analyze developments in global privacy laws and regulations, particularly within the Asia region, and provide guidance on potential impacts to the business.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable global privacy laws and best practices.
• Provide legal counsel to the Product & Technology Legal team on privacy-by-design principles and data protection implications for new and existing products and services.
• Develop, maintain, and advise on and review data processing agreements, data transfer mechanisms (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses), and other contractual arrangements involving personal data.
• Collaborate with the Cybersecurity Legal team on incident response and notification procedures.
• Develop and deliver engaging privacy training and awareness programs to employees across the organization.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to ensure privacy considerations are integrated throughout the organization.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging trends in data privacy and security.

Benefits

• Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus.
• Annual refresh stock grants.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree