[Hiring] Senior Corporate Counsel, Technology and Vendor Contracts @UKG

Role Description

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.

• 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

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:
  • Sophisticated commercial contract negotiation (technology/SaaS focus)
  • 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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 UKG Benefits .