Senior Legal Counsel, Public Sector

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
• With offices worldwide and over 60,000 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.
• 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.
• 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 pac

Benefits

Additional Information

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

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