Corporate Counsel, Public Sector

ID.me•McLean, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Corporate Counsel, Public Sector to join our Legal team in McLean, Virginia. This is a high-visibility role that will serve as a key legal partner supporting ID.me's federal, state, and local government business — one of the company's core growth areas. You will work directly with our Public Sector business team advising Sales, Capture, Product, Security, and Executive stakeholders on the full lifecycle of government transactions. The ideal candidate brings 3–8 years of experience with a strong foundation in government contracting, technology licensing, and public sector compliance — and is ready to operate with meaningful autonomy in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This role will also support the broader Legal team on an as-needed basis across commercial, compliance, and general corporate matters.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state
Legal experience with a focus on government contracts and/or public sector commercial transactions
Experience drafting and negotiating technology, SaaS, or software licensing agreements with government customers
Familiarity with U.S. government and/or SLED procurement laws and regulations, including FAR and DFARS
Ability to provide practical, business-minded legal advice and independently manage multiple concurrent matters
Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills; willingness to learn and apply artificial intelligence to workstreams

Nice To Haves

3–8 years of in-house experience at a technology, SaaS, identity, cybersecurity, or government-focused company or experience supporting procurement efforts for the federal government.
Familiarity with government procurement vehicles such as GSA schedules, NASPO, GWACs, IDIQs, BPAs, or OTAs
Experience with cybersecurity and compliance frameworks including FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, or related public sector security requirements
A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
A humble, detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of public sector agreements including SaaS licenses, MSAs, data processing agreements, teaming agreements, OTAs, professional services agreements, and statements of work
Review and analyze government solicitations, RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and proposal materials to assess legal risk and ensure compliance with applicable procurement laws and regulations
Independently support federal, state, and local government transactions through the full contracting lifecycle — from proposal and structuring through execution and post-award administration
Advise on compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency-specific supplements, flow-down clauses, and government contracting best practices
Support contracting activities involving public sector resellers, systems integrators, and channel partners
Provide practical, risk-balanced legal guidance to Sales, Government Affairs, Product, Engineering, Security, Finance, and executive teams on government contracting and compliance matters
Advise on matters involving data rights, software licensing, cybersecurity obligations, privacy requirements, government ethics, and organizational conflicts of interest
Monitor developments in government procurement law, cybersecurity regulation, AI governance, and public sector technology policy; proactively advise the business on emerging issues
Help develop and improve scalable legal templates, contracting playbooks, and operational processes to support ID.me's growing government business
Support post-award contract administration, including contract interpretation, modifications, compliance obligations, and dispute resolution
Contribute broadly across the Legal team on commercial, compliance, and operational matters as ID.me scales