Workato is the only integration and automation platform that is as simple as it is powerful — and because it's built to power the largest enterprises, it is quite powerful.
Simultaneously, it's a low-code/no-code platform. This empowers any user (dev/non-dev) to painlessly automate workflows across any apps and databases.
We're proud to be named a leader by both Forrester and Gartner and trusted by 7,000+ of the world's top brands such as Box, Grab, Slack, and more. But what is most exciting is that this is only the beginning.
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company.
But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That's why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives.
If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for an exceptional Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing team. In this role, you will be providing legal support to Workato's U.S. and international sales, customer success, product teams and other stakeholders as required. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Legal Affairs and will collaborate with other Senior Corporate Counsel as appropriate. The position will be hybrid in Singapore and expected in the office at least one day per week. The successful candidate will be an individual contributor.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, experienced creative problem solver who is comfortable taking on new challenges and working on novel issues. You possess strong business acumen and excellent communication skills. You are coachable, adept at issue spotting, critical thinking, managing competing priorities and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment. You espouse the highest standards of integrity and professional ethics. You are self-aware and are committed to being a great team member.
In this role, you will also be responsible to:
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of inbound and outbound commercial agreements including but not limited to cloud services agreements, license agreements, hosting agreements, partnership agreements, IT services contracts, non-disclosure agreements, leasing, and staffing contracts, etc.Work with various stakeholders on a variety of commercial, enterprise, and strategic agreements in support of Workato's fast-growing business.Conduct legal research and distill legal issues in a clear and concise manner for various stakeholders who are not attorneys.Work on other legal projects as needed.RequirementsQualifications / Experience / Technical SkillsJuris Doctor, LL.B., or equivalent, licensed in Singapore with bar membership in good standing.
Eligible to work in Singapore.
5-8+ years of legal experience with at least 2 years of SaaS licensing experience as in-house counsel at a technology company.
Demonstrated, deep knowledge of SaaS transactions.
Strong knowledge of data privacy regulations such as HIPAA, CPRA, GDPR, UK Data Protection Act, Singapore PDPC, and other global data privacy regulations.
Superior drafting and negotiation skills.
Must be comfortable negotiating directly with customer counsel.
Soft Skills / Personal CharacteristicsA great business partner who understands how to appropriately manage risk while helping the business achieve its goals.
Unquestioned ethics, integrity, and accountability.
Excellent verbal, analytical, and written communications skills.
Enjoys being continually challenged under tight deadlines while demonstrating sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
Able to prioritize appropriately and manage multiple tasks.
A team player who is willing up to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done.
Preferred QualificationsAdmitted to practice law in at least one U.S. state or other international jurisdiction.
Experience negotiating reseller, OEM, and partner agreements.
Experience with cross-border transactions in EMEA and AMER regions.
Ability to work in additional languages, such as Japanese or Korean.
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