Legal Counsel (Public Sector)

Overview

A technology organization is seeking a Legal Counsel focused on Public Sector and Government transactions. This role involves providing legal guidance to business, product, and sales executives supporting strategic deals and initiatives with large US government and public sector customers and partners. The position plays a key role in enabling compliant, scalable growth in highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for US public sector transactions, ensuring compliance with procurement laws and regulations such as FAR, DFARS, and GSA requirements
• Draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements including product, licensing, subscription, confidentiality, data privacy, services, distributor, partner, and reseller contracts
• Advise on US government contracting best practices and stay current on regulatory developments, including flow-down clauses, compliance obligations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Drive continuous improvement of standard form agreements, policies, and legal processes
• Assist with due diligence and integration activities related to acquisitions
• Support sales cycles, including quarter-end and year-end priorities
• Work independently while managing priorities and collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels, including senior management

Requirements

• Law degree (LL.B. or equivalent)
• Active license to practice law in good standing in at least one US or Canadian jurisdiction
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Legal Counsel or in a similar in-house legal role
• Experience in a software or technology company, representing the seller side in drafting and negotiating agreements
• Experience providing legal advice to Product Management teams on matters such as data privacy and product features (seller side)
• Experience with seller-side US Federal contracting, including deep knowledge of procurement laws and regulations (FAR, DFARS, GSA), flow-down requirements, and compliance obligations
• Solid understanding of the software sales cycle, including supporting commercial processes and deadlines
• Customer-focused mindset with ability to build strong relationships across cross-functional teams and global regions/time zones
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while remaining independent, flexible, and responsive to stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• US or Canadian Data Privacy certification (CIPP/US or CIPP/C)
• Familiarity with US Anti-trust law
• Advanced Law Degree (LL.M.)

Compensation & Benefits

Details on compensation and benefits are not specified.

Location

Not specified. The role involves collaboration with global teams and may require flexibility across time zones.

This employer is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, age, sex, creed, color, religion, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, disabled veteran or status as a protected veteran. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants during the hiring process. The organization maintains a strict policy against requesting any form of payment in exchange for employment opportunities.