Senior Corporate Counsel - Public Sector

About the Role:
The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide legal and commercial support for U.S. Public Sector sales, including Federal, State, and Local transactions. Reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel of Go-To-Market Legal, this attorney will lead complex matters from opportunity intake through execution, advise cross-functional teams on procurement and contracting issues, and drive practical improvements to legal processes. The role also supports other commercial segments and Legal initiatives as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead drafting and negotiation of complex Public Sector customer agreements and distributor, reseller, and other partner arrangements; and develop and advance UKG positions on significant legal and commercial issues.
Advise Sales, Services, Sales Operations, and Legal on RFPs, procurement options, cooperative and schedule contracts, contract management, and fulfillment requirements.
Coordinate with Compliance, Security, Engineering, and other teams on customer inquiries involving FedRAMP, State RAMPs, Accessibility, regulatory requirements, and UKG processes, escalating issues that require broader review.
Lead moderately complex legal projects, such as contract templates, playbooks, and process improvements; coordinate contributors, resolve issues, and deliver results with limited supervision.
Provide practical legal guidance, communicate complex issues clearly, influence internal and external stakeholders, and share expertise through collaboration, training, and informal mentoring.

Basic Qualifications:

JD Law degree and active license in good standing with a U.S. State bar.
At least 7 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience supporting U.S. Public Sector sales, procurement, or commercial transactions.
Demonstrated strength in complex drafting, negotiation, legal analysis, and independent judgment; able to manage significant matters and identify when guidance is needed.
Experience leading cross-functional projects and building credibility with business, Legal, executive, and external stakeholders, such as lobbying consultant and government affairs, in a matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with digital tools.
Experience at a technology, SaaS, or cloud-based company, or advising similar clients at a leading law firm.
Experience with the use of technology to improve legal support effectiveness.