Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector

Indeed•Remote,

4d•$155,000 - $286,000•Remote

About The Position

A Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector Contracts at Indeed possesses expert knowledge, pattern recognition, and thought leadership skills. They meaningfully contribute to large-scale projects, demonstrating a nuanced understanding of Indeed's business goals. This role involves handling novel, difficult, and high-risk issues, even when faced with unclear or ambiguous facts, seeking guidance from leadership when necessary. A Senior Corporate Counsel effectively conveys advanced information, persuades diverse audiences, and develops trusting partnerships with key clients. They are accountable for results, ensuring properly calibrated escalation, and coach and mentor junior team members while educating the broader Legal team on legal concepts within their area of expertise.

Requirements

Requires a JD, a minimum of 7 years experience negotiating complex public sector agreements with federal, state, and/or local government customers and prime contractors
Member in good standing of any US Bar
Extensive knowledge of US public sector contracting law and procedure and exposure to public sector contracting in international markets
Experience advising businesses on selling into the government and public sector directly (or negotiating on behalf of a government entity) and with reseller agreements, distribution agreements, partnership agreements, and other potential go-to-market and procurement strategies
Proven problem-solving, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
Ability to translate legal concepts into clear, practical guidance.
Ability to balance legal risk with practical business considerations
Effective project management and organizational skills.
Ability to build collaborative working relationships across teams.
Sound judgment and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Serves as subject matter expert for Public Sector Contracts
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreement types, partnering with Indeed’s public sector focused teams to manage the full contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and modifications
Partner with various stakeholders across the company, including Privacy, Product and Engineering teams to advise on complex transactions
Shares information, identifies training gaps, and educates key business partners and the Legal team on important legal concepts and best practices. Develops and delivers training content in consultation with manager
Anticipates and resolves difficult issues in conversations with partners and/or legal negotiations
Develops strategic relationships with key business partners, and is seen as a trusted advisor to business on public sector issues
Provides solutions-focused advice for dealing with legal issues by thinking creatively, adapting to changes in the business and the law, and with a business perspective in mind.
Effectively engages and manages outside counsel while controlling costs
Uses knowledge and experience to mentor junior members of the team