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WillHire

Senior Employment Counsel

WillHire

Senior Employment Counsel at Workday advising on complex employment issues across the U.S. and the Americas.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeAtlanta • California, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $169,300 - $253,900 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills
employment lawemployee relationslitigation managementdispute resolutiondocument draftinglegal counselingregulatory complianceAI in HRautomation in business processesmergers and acquisitions
Soft Skills
advisory skillsbusiness-oriented thinkingpragmatic problem-solvingcommunication skillsstrategic thinkinginterpersonal skillsnegotiation skillsorganizational skillscollaborationconflict resolution
Certifications & Qualifications
J.D. degreestate bar membership
Industry Keywords
employment counselingin-house legal experiencepublic sector legalHR supportPeople & Purposeadministrative claimsstrategic transactionsinternational employment lawsdomestic employment lawsemployee-related documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serving as a trusted advisor to People & Purpose on a wide range of employee relations matters
  • Providing pragmatic, business-oriented advice on domestic and international employment laws and regulations
  • Advising on employment law and people-related issues arising from the use of AI and automation in HR and business processes
  • Drafting, reviewing, and updating employment-related documentation
  • Managing employment-related disputes, administrative claims, and litigation
  • Supporting mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • J.D. degree and membership in at least one state bar
  • 7+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm and/or in‑house/public sector legal department, with significant, hands‑on employment counseling experience
  • Prior in‑house experience supporting HR, People & Purpose, or employment-focused client groups

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus
  • Annual refresh stock grants