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Senior Legal Counsel, Public Sector

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Senior Legal Counsel Public Sector

Senior Legal Counsel Public Sector

Reposted 14 Hours Ago
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Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote or Hybrid
140K-275K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Cloud • Software • Database
MongoDB empowers innovators to create transform and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data.
The Role
Lead and scale U.S. public sector contracting: draft and negotiate SaaS/cloud and subcontract agreements advise on FAR/DFARS/GSA/FedRAMP compliance support RFPs and audits build legal playbooks and partner with cross-functional teams to mitigate regulatory and export control risk.
Summary Generated by Built In

MongoDB is transforming the $138B+ data management software market by empowering developers to build the next generation of applications. As the leading modern data platform—and the first database company to IPO in over 20 years—we're at the forefront of innovation. We are seeking a driven experienced commercial attorney to lead and scale our U.S. Public Sector and government contracting business. Operating in a fast-paced high-growth environment you will serve as the primary legal partner for our public sector sales ecosystem managing complex transactions and ensuring strict regulatory compliance. 

This role can be based out of our US offices or remotely in the United States.

Core Responsibilities & Requirements
  • End-to-End Deal Execution: Draft structure and negotiate high-value public sector and commercial transactions including SaaS cloud licensing professional services and subcontracting agreements
  • Public Sector Compliance: Provide expert guidance on U.S. and international government procurement laws including FAR/DFARS frameworks GSA schedules and FedRamp requirements and support ongoing development and refinement of public sector compliance program
  • Strategic Sales Advisory: Advise cross-functional teams throughout the public sector sales lifecycle from initial RFP evaluations and proposal risk assessments to handling audits or disputes
  • Operational Scalability: Build refine and maintain legal playbooks contract templates and training modules to streamline negotiations and empower sales teams 
  • Regulatory Monitoring: Stay ahead of evolving technology laws government contracting regulations and government and defense related export controls to provide proactive actionable risk mitigation strategies
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to launch new programs to support growth of commercial and public sector businesses
Requirements:
  • 8+ years of US public sector transactions experience preferably at a law firm and high-growth technology company
  • Strong working knowledge of government procurement frameworks and contracting vehicles FAR DFARS and related regulatory requirements
  • Active Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to understand complex contractual issues assess risk while exercising strong business judgment and provide clear legal advice
  • Curious and passionate about technology
  • Enjoy working hard and overcoming challenges
  • Phenomenal leadership and teamwork skills and willingness to take on new responsibility
About MongoDB

MongoDB is built for change empowering our customers and our people to innovate at the speed of the market. We have redefined the database for the AI era enabling innovators to create transform and disrupt industries with software. MongoDB’s unified database platform the most widely available globally distributed database on the market helps organizations modernize legacy workloads embrace innovation and unleash AI. Our cloud-native platform MongoDB Atlas is the only globally distributed multi-cloud database and is available across AWS Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.

With offices worldwide and over 60000 customers including 75% of the Fortune 100 and AI-native startups relying on MongoDB for their most important applications we’re powering the next era of software.

Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment guiding how and why we make decisions show up for each other and win. It’s what makes us MongoDB. 

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and makes all hiring decisions without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Req ID: 2273452518

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role is posted below. Compensation at the time of offer is unique to each candidate and based on a variety of factors such as skill set experience qualifications and work location. Salary is one part of MongoDB’s total compensation and benefits package. Other benefits for eligible employees may include: equity participation in the employee stock purchase program flexible paid time off 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave fertility and adoption assistance 401(k) plan mental health counseling access to transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage and health benefits offerings. Please note the base salary range listed below and the benefits in this paragraph are only applicable to U.S.-based candidates.

MongoDB’s base salary range for this role in the U.S. is:
$140000$275000 USD

Skills Required

  • 8+ years of U.S. public sector transactions experience
  • Experience at a law firm and/or high-growth technology company
  • Strong working knowledge of government procurement frameworks and contracting vehicles including FAR and DFARS
  • Knowledge of GSA schedules and FedRAMP requirements
  • Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to understand complex contractual issues assess risk and provide clear legal advice
  • Curious and passionate about technology
  • Willingness to work hard and overcome challenges
  • Leadership and teamwork skills and willingness to take on new responsibility

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MongoDB Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare StrengthHealth coverage includes an employee-only option with no paycheck deductions in at least one plan employer HSA contributions and free One Medical membership indicating strong medical and wellness support.
  • Parental & Family SupportPaid parental leave and generous reimbursement for fertility adoption and surrogacy—along with parenting support resources—signal a robust family-building package.
  • Leave & Time Off BreadthA flexible/unlimited PTO policy for U.S. employees alongside company holidays supports meaningful time away from work.

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Year Founded: 2008

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