Legal Counsel, Contract Management

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Ceridian is a global leader in Human Capital Management technology. Simply put, we allow our customers to do the most complex things well (HR, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Workforce Management and Talent Management) and do them to scale.

Makes Work Life Better™ is our brand promise, not only to our customers, but to our employees as well. Our flagship platform, Dayforce, helps leaders make smart decisions based on data, strategy and intelligence that create value and maximize productivity.

How do we make work life better?

• By delivering an award-winning product, conceptualized and developed by award-winning leaders, that result in award-winning customer employee experiences
• By hiring highly innovative, diverse talent that fully embraces and embodies our core values in everything they do: Customer Focus, Equity, Shared Ambition, Agility, Transparency, Optimism
• By using modern technology, such as voice-activation with Dayforce Assistant and access to your money as soon as you earn it with Dayforce Wallet to stay in rhythm with the evolving demands of our 4 million global users

We understand that no matter where you are, choosing a new employer is always one of life’s most stressful events. We encourage you to check us out at Ceridian.com to learn more about how we are impacting the world of work for our customers, employees and you!

Location : Work is what you do, not where you go. For this role, we are open to remote work and can hire anywhere in United Kingdom and Germany.

About The Opportunity

As part of the expanding Ceridian global legal team, the Legal Counsel (Commercial) role will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders from Ceridian’s global Legal department and various functional areas in the business, in the preparation, review and negotiation of varied contracts, corporate transactions and other legal matters, as assigned.

What you’ll get to do

• Prepare, review, and negotiate a variety of legal contracts and agreements;
• Provide legal advice daily on a variety of practice areas, including, but not limited to, commercial, data security, intellectual property, licensing, litigation, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, and other areas as assigned;
• Identify changes in laws and regulations affecting assigned practice areas and advise on impact to Ceridian business;
• Manage initiatives and execute procedures as assigned; and perform other related duties as needed.
  

What’s in it for you

• Encouragement to be the best version of yourself at and away from work:
• YOUnity diversity and inclusion programs
• Amazing time away from work programs
• Support for your total well-being through our Live Well, Work Well programs targeting all aspects of your life
• Recognition for your contributions through excellent pay, perks, and rewards
• Giving where you’re living: volunteer days, Ceridian sponsored events, and our very own charity, Ceridian Cares
• Opportunities to fuel your career growth through numerous internal and external programs and events
  
  

Skills And Experience We Value

• Eligible to work in the UK and/or Germany
• Proficient in both English and German Language ( Read, Write & Speak must )
• Law degree/qualified Solicitor or holds equivalent overseas professional legal qualification.
• 5-7 years’ experience in either a corporate legal department or a law firm;
• Subject matter experience in corporate, commercial, compliance, intellectual property, privacy, IT/Technology, litigation, mergers & acquisitions;
• Substantive experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts including Software as Service (SaaS) Agreements, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, Consulting Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements Data Processing Agreements and Software License Agreements
• Experience working with global enterprise level sales teams and customers with changing priorities and rapid deadlines
• Excellent judgement and analytical skills, with the ability to assess risk and provide practical recommendations;
• Strong ability to communicate and maintain effective relationships with customers, vendors, and internal Ceridian personnel;
• Possess workflow prioritization skills, with the ability to work independently and as a member of a global team, in a fast-paced business environment;
• Skill writing reports, including framing factual and legal issues in writing for a legal opinion and making recommendations for action;
• Ability to be extremely responsive: able to respond swiftly and adapt shifting priorities; and
• Acute attention to detail.
  

What would make you really stand out

• You are highly detail oriented, and outcome focused
• You value automation of activities over manual processes
• You care about understanding problems, focusing on root causes and creating iterative solutions
• You enjoy collaborating in a diverse, global team environment, and encourage all voices be heard
• You understand the importance of demonstrable success via quantifiable data
  
  

Ceridian is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with comprehensive benefits for various life circumstances and needs, great opportunities for career development, and a balanced lifestyle to achieve personal and professional success. We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a Ceridian Recruiter with a @ceridian.com email directly from our organization.

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