Senior Commercial Counsel - Government Contracting

Overview

The organization is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel - Government Contracting to own contract product and compliance work supporting its growing government business. This role will partner with internal stakeholders across sales, partner success, security, and product teams to support contracting, product development, and compliance for complex customers.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex government contracts to drive customer growth, ensuring compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific requirements.
• Provide guidance across the product build and government contracting lifecycle, from government sales strategy and solicitation review through bid submission, negotiation, implementation, and ongoing regulatory and government contract compliance.
• Collaborate with the commercial legal team to iterate on and improve templates, and develop playbooks and processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Facilitate automation and efficiency in collaboration with the Legal Ops team.
• Stay abreast of regulatory and policy developments that may impact decision-making.
• Work with and manage outside counsel to address complex and novel questions.
• Support other aspects of the commercial legal function when core work is slower (the expected percentage of time supporting government contracting may vary week-to-week).

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in a legal function, including at least 3 years advising on working with government contracting and related compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to advise on government contract implementation and ongoing compliance, including translating contract obligations into internal processes and assessing adherence to those obligations.
• Comfort juggling tight timelines, competing priorities, and a high volume of contracts.
• Customer-service mindset and a collaborative approach to deal-making.
• Ability to work independently; interest in joining a small team that prioritizes autonomy and trust.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, particularly with technical teams, security, and sales teams, building relationships and earning their confidence.
• Creativity in solving and navigating novel contractual matters, including experience crafting new approaches and language for a rapidly moving enterprise in a novel industry.
• Familiarity with bid protest proceedings; and experience in healthcare or healthcare technology are helpful but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Generous Time Off: 14 paid holidays, flexible PTO for salaried employees, and accrued time off for hourly employees.
• Comprehensive Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for all full-time employees and their families.
• Generous HSA Contribution: Monthly contributions to an HSA if choosing a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave for all full-time employees.
• Family Forming Benefits: Resources and financial support to help build a family.
• 401(k) Matching.
• Personal Device Allowance: Tax-free funds for personal device usage.
• Pre-tax Benefits: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits.
• Lifestyle Wallet: Monthly contributions for fitness, professional development, coworking, and more.
• Mental Health Support: Dedicated access to therapy and coaching.
• Sabbatical Leave: Paid Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment.
• Compensation and Equity: Competitive compensation and equity grants for full-time employees.

Location

• Mission District, San Francisco
• SoHo, New York
• East Liberty, Pittsburgh

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the interview process.