Senior Legal Counsel

• Draft, structure, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including SaaS subscription contracts, strategic partnerships, NDAs, data protection agreements, AI addendums, content licenses, and vendor or supplier agreements
• Lead end-to-end negotiation processes independently, balancing legal risk with strategic business goals to successfully close high-impact deals
• Advise internal stakeholders on key legal and business issues related to cloud-based software agreements, including information security, IP ownership, data privacy, AI considerations, warranties, indemnities, and revenue recognition
• Support and enhance legal operations by improving contracting workflows, processes, and systems for greater efficiency, transparency, and scalability

This role enables revenue growth while managing legal, regulatory, and data protection risk, supporting Workiva's continued growth through pragmatic, scalable contracting approaches.

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and member in good standing of a State Bar Association
• 8+ years of commercial legal and contract negotiation experience, with an emphasis on B2B SaaS transactions
• Familiarity with software, SaaS, or cloud technology providers
• Background in public sector contracting (Federal, SLED, or GSA)

• Salary range in the US: $151,000.00 - $242,000.00
• A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
• Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
• 401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
• Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment

Workiva is a B2B SaaS company focused on cloud-based software solutions, with a legal team supporting global transactions and go-to-market initiatives.