Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector

Indeed•Remote,

9d•$155,000 - $286,000

About The Position

Indeed is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector Contracts to serve as a subject matter expert on public sector contracting. The role handles novel, difficult, and high-risk legal issues, contributes to large-scale projects, and applies a nuanced understanding of Indeed’s business goals. The counsel partners with public-sector-focused teams and stakeholders across the company, including Privacy, Product, and Engineering, to advise on complex transactions and manage the full contract lifecycle. The role also builds trusted relationships with business partners, provides practical and solutions-focused legal advice, manages outside counsel and costs, and mentors junior team members. The position is not open to candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. The salary ranges listed are $155,000–$233,000 per year for Tier 1, $173,000–$259,000 per year for Tier 2, and $190,000–$286,000 per year for Tier 3 in the United States. Offers are typically made between the range minimum and midpoint. Actual compensation depends on job-related skills, experience, expertise, and work location. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), paid time off, and region-specific benefits.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD).
At least 7 years of experience negotiating complex public sector agreements with federal, state, and/or local government customers and prime contractors.
Member in good standing of any U.S. Bar.
Extensive knowledge of U.S. public sector contracting law and procedure.
Experience advising businesses on selling directly to government and public-sector entities, or negotiating on behalf of a government entity.
Experience with reseller, distribution, partnership, and other potential go-to-market and procurement agreements or 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.
Candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California are not being considered.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to public sector contracting in international markets.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for public sector contracts.
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of agreements with public-sector-focused teams, managing the full contract lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and modifications.
Partner with stakeholders across the company, including Privacy, Product, and Engineering teams, to advise on complex transactions.
Share information, identify training gaps, and educate business partners and the Legal team on legal concepts and best practices; develop and deliver training content in consultation with a manager.
Anticipate and resolve difficult issues in discussions with partners and legal negotiations.
Develop strategic relationships with business partners and serve as a trusted advisor on public sector issues.
Provide solutions-focused legal advice that adapts to business and legal changes while considering business needs.
Engage and manage outside counsel effectively while controlling costs.
Mentor junior team members.
Contribute to large-scale projects, handle novel and high-risk issues, and escalate matters appropriately.
Communicate advanced information effectively and persuade diverse audiences.