Workday
LegalDirector,Asia
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“Legal Director, Asia at Workday. Skills: Legal advisory, Contract negotiation, Regulatory compliance, Risk management. Provide legal support for sales teams. Advise on contracts”
What You'll Achieve.
Enable revenue growth; Meet business growth objectives
Industry & Context.
Analyze complex information; Evaluate information; Develop solutions; Assess solutions; Problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10-20 years legal experience, Admitted to practice law, Experience supporting tech sales
Nice to Have
Experience in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea or India, Experience with SaaS sales transactions
What You'll Do.
Provide legal support for sales teams
Advise on data privacy
Advise on software licensing
Advise on subscription management
Advise on market entry
Advise on cybersecurity
Advise on corporate transactional issues
Act as in-region country counsel
Serve as regional regulatory resource
Provide training to Sales
Manage outside counsel
Manage outside counsel costs
Manage outside counsel budgeting
Manage outside counsel scope
Manage outside counsel responses
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Sales leadership; Global Partners Organization; Global and regional teams; Legal leadership teams; Sales teams
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Influence stakeholders
Full Job Description
**Your work days are brighter here.** We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. **About the Team** The Go-to-Market (GTM) Legal (Asia) team is part of Workday's Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs (LCCA) organization. We are dedicated to solving complex legal questions, collaborating on go to market strategies including for new markets and verticals, navigating regulatory complexity, and developing creative solutions — all so that more customers across Asia can experience Workday, the definitive AI platform for the future of HR, Finance, and IT. Our current focus is on supporting high-complexity net new and customer base transactions, advising on nuanced legal issues, migrating customers onto new contract frameworks, and participating in strategic initiatives and projects to improve contracting efficiency across the region. We also serve as legal representatives on Workday leadership teams thr
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