2L Legal Intern (Summer 2025)

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About The Team

At Workday, our employees are the core of our business, and we are committed to encouraging a culture that VIBEs (values inclusion, belonging, and equity). As part of our Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs team (“LCCA”), you will play a meaningful role in helping Workday seize on our expanded opportunities and adapt to a changing world of increased regulatory risk and heightened expectations.

Legal Fellows Program

Workday is seeking highly motivated Interns and Fellows, rising second-year and part-time law students entering their final year, to join our Legal, Compliance and Corporate Affairs team (“LCCA”) in an exciting new in-house legal pipeline program that offers an exciting direct track from law school to an in-house legal career in the technology industry. We highly value diversity and strongly encourage traditionally under-represented law students to apply.

Workday’s program is comprised of two phases:

LEGAL INTERNS: In the first phase, Workday Legal Interns will have the opportunity to join Workday’s LCCA team at its headquarters in Pleasanton, California for a 12- week legal internship, between May and August, where they will gain real-world experience and mentorship from legal industry experts across a diverse range of practice areas and experience.

LEGAL FELLOWS:

Upon successful completion of the first phase, Workday Legal Interns may be offered an opportunity to rejoin our LCCA team in Pleasanton, California as a Workday Legal Fellow. Following law school graduation, Interns who are offered a Fellowship will have the chance to participate in an 18-month rotational program where they will contribute to and learn from LCCA teams across multiple practice groups, such as:

Product and Technology Legal

Go-to-Market Legal

Legal & Regulatory Affairs

Privacy Legal

And many others!

If this opportunity for a direct path to a coveted in-house legal career sounds interesting to you, please read on for the requirements and skills we are seeking.

About The Role

First Phase - Workday Summer Legal Intern

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in-house attorneys with legal matters in a variety of areas including commercial and technology transactions, intellectual property, corporate governance, strategic alliances, privacy, cybersecurity, litigation and dispute resolution, and employment law.
• Assist with contract processing (generating contracts from templates, reviewing and responding to requested edits, and preparing documents for signature).
• Interpret and summarize terms and conditions of existing contracts.
• Assist in-house attorneys in advising product, marketing, and engineering teams on legal issues related to new and existing product development and technology innovations.
• Conduct legal research, analyze business impact and legal risk, and prepare memoranda.
• Become acquainted with legal department business processes and highlight opportunities for automation and process improvement.
  
  

Second Phase: Workday Rotational Fellows Program

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with various parts of the organization to understand the strategic needs and goals of the business.
• Provide legal support specific to the needs of the LCCA teams you’ll be working with during each of three (3) six-month rotation periods.
  
  

About You

Basic Qualifications For First Phase - Workday Summer Legal Intern

• Currently enrolled as a rising 2L or part-time J.D. candidate entering your final year of law school at an ABA-accredited law school.
• Must be in good academic standing, maintain student status throughout the duration of the internship, and plan to return for the 18-month rotational fellowship (see below) upon graduation from law school.
• Available for 12 weeks during Summer 2025 and willing to be based in Pleasanton, CA during this period.
  
  

Additional Qualifications For First Phase - Workday Summer Legal Intern

• Outstanding organizational skills with ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-output, team-oriented environment.
• Supports business needs with strategic focus, critical thinking and problem-solving approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to summarize and present key takeaways for management.
• Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities with a positive attitude.
• Excellent analytical ability and legal drafting skills.
• Strong teammate with ability to build internal and external relationships, and to collaborate regularly with cross-functional networks.
• Ability to research and learn new concepts and legal issues quickly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
  
  

Basic Qualifications For Second Phase Workday Rotational Phase

• Successful completion of the Workday 2L Summer Legal Internship.
• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Willing to be based in Pleasanton, CA for the entire 18-month rotation program.
  
  

Additional Qualifications For Second Phase Workday Rotational Phase

• Outstanding organizational skills with ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced, high-output, team-oriented environment.
• Supports business needs with strategic focus, critical thinking and problem-solving approach.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to summarize and present key takeaways for management.
• Ability to multi-task and manage changing priorities with a positive attitude.
• Excellent analytical ability and legal drafting skills.
• Strong teammate with ability to build internal and external relationships, and to collaborate regularly with cross-functional networks.
• Ability to research and learn new concepts and legal issues quickly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Basic skills and proficiencies in the following areas: advocacy and negotiations, risk assessment, and contract drafting.
  
  

Workday does not sponsor employment visas or consider individuals on time-limited visas that will require sponsorship now or in the future for these positions.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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