Senior Corporate Counsel, Technology and Vendor Contracts

Why UKG:  

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you.

About the Role:

The Senior Corporate Counsel, Technology and Vendor Contracts will report to the attorney responsible for UKG’s procurement and other inbound (non-customer) agreements. This role is designed for a highly experienced, business-oriented attorney who can independently manage complex vendor transactions while driving innovation in contract processes, including through the use of AI and automation to enhance efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Review, draft, and negotiate complex inbound commercial agreements, including SaaS, software, consulting, licensing, and development agreements

Advise on non-standard terms, risk allocation, and deal structure with sophisticated counterparties

Analyze and counsel internal stakeholders (including procurement, product, engineering, IT, security, and senior leadership) on legal, regulatory, and operational risks

Provide pragmatic, business-aligned guidance on contractual obligations and key decisions

Support global vendor relationships, including technology providers

Advise on issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity, AI tools, and emerging technologies in vendor engagements

Lead initiatives to modernize and automate contracting processes, including evaluation and implementation of AI-enabled tools

Develop and refine templates, playbooks, and workflows to improve speed, consistency, and scalability

Drive operational efficiency across the vendor contracting lifecycle (intake, negotiation, execution, and management)

Partner with legal colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders across all levels of the organization

Contribute to global consistency in contracting practices and support scalable legal operations

Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks, including those related to data protection, security, and evolving AI regulations

Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting vendor contracting

Basic Qualifications

JD from an accredited U.S. law school

Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

7–12 years of relevant experience, including:
o Sophisticated commercial contract negotiation (technology/SaaS focus)
o Vendor/procurement-side contracting (in-house or law firm)

Demonstrated experience advising on data privacy and security risks in contracts

Strong ability to operate independently and manage high-volume, complex workstreams

Proven track record of improving legal processes and driving efficiencies

Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Preferred Qualifications

Experience at a large multinational company or top-tier law firm

Familiarity with AI tools, contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems, and automation technologies

Experience implementing or optimizing legal tech solutions (e.g., ServiceNow, SharePoint, Power BI, or similar tools)

Exposure to global vendor contracting

Ability to translate legal complexity into clear, actionable business guidance

Ideal Candidate Profile

A hands-on senior attorney who thrives as an individual contributor with a deep expertise in technology transactions and vendor ecosystems

Forward-thinking, with a strong interest in AI, automation, and legal operations transformation

Commercially minded, balancing risk with business objectives

Company Overview:

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer:   

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process:

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com. 

The pay range for this position is $145,600 to $209,300. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits