Corporate Counsel, Public Sector and Regulated Offerings

Okta•Washington, DC

17d•$180,000 - $248,000•Remote

About The Position

This role is an opportunity to do career-defining work at the intersection of law and innovation. As Corporate Counsel, you will be a foundational builder of a scalable, global Public Sector practice within Okta’s Public Sector and Regulated Offerings Legal Team. You will provide frontline legal counseling for Okta’s most critical regulated environments, working independently and with senior leadership to navigate U.S. government regulatory frameworks. You will partner with business and technology teams to guide the development and implementation of Okta’s Public Sector solutions, driving the legal strategy for introducing new products and features into regulated environments (e.g., FedRAMP, GovRAMP, DoD CC SRG). The role requires sharp critical thinking to provide pragmatic legal solutions that balance business objectives with risk mitigation, serving as a bridge between legal, engineering, compliance, security, and sales teams to ensure products meet rigorous public sector customer standards.

Requirements

5–7+ years of legal practice, with at least 2 years focused on U.S. Public Sector and Regulated Products.
Proven track record supporting IT products, and SaaS business models.
Working knowledge of U.S. Federal, state, and local regulations impacting tech.
J.D. from a highly-regarded institution and active Bar admission.
A “roll up your sleeves” mentality; comfortable independently navigating issues “of first impression.”
The ability to maintain high standards and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment and can pivot as business goals evolve.
A deep understanding of the unique legal and regulatory hurdles associated with U.S. regulated industries, specifically: FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
Identify problems and design effective, scalable solutions that help the business move faster.
Thrive in a hybrid team setting, building strong relationships with internal partners to achieve strategic goals.
Hands-on experience with or a strong understanding of AI platforms and tools to optimize internal legal workflows.

Nice To Haves

Military Judge Advocate and U.S. Federal Civilian service attorney advisor experience is a plus.
An undergraduate degree in a technical field is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end legal support for Okta’s Public Sector teams, focusing on Regulated Products and Services.
Act as the subject matter expert on emerging cloud service policies, educating internal teams on shifting regulations.
Partner with cross-functional legal counsel to ensure our products meet rigorous U.S. and international regulatory standards.
Embed with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Security teams to navigate compliance frameworks and authorizations processes (e.g., FedRAMP) from conception to launch.