CrowdStrike · 5 hours ago
Sr. Lead Counsel, Public Sector (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$185K/yr - $255K/yr
7+ years expCrowdStrike is a global leader in cybersecurity, dedicated to stopping breaches and redefining modern security. They are seeking a highly motivated commercial attorney to lead their Public Sector Legal Team, serving as the primary legal advisor and enabling revenue growth while managing legal and regulatory risks.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud Data ServicesCloud SecurityCyber SecurityNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Public Sector sale-side legal function, including mentoring and developing attorneys and/or contracts professionals as the business scales
Draft, negotiate, revise, and review a wide variety of agreements, including federal, state, local, and commercial contracts; SaaS agreements; partner and reseller agreements; teaming agreements; NDAs; professional services agreements; statements of work; and subcontract agreements
Support opportunity qualification and pursuit by reviewing RFIs, RFQs, solicitations, and proposal materials, including representations and certifications, OCI disclosures, and other compliance requirements
Assess, communicate, and help resolve legal and business risks associated with public sector transactions, including deviations from standard commercial or government terms
Identify contractual, regulatory, or operational issues that are inconsistent with company processes, offerings, or risk tolerance, and drive resolution in collaboration with internal stakeholders within and outside of the Legal Department
Advise Finance, Operations, Professional Services, Sales, and other internal teams regarding contractual rights, obligations, and compliance requirements
Support post-award contract interpretation and issue resolution, including audits, inquiries, or disputes, in coordination with internal teams and outside counsel as needed
Ensure appropriate flow-down of mandatory public sector terms to resellers, partners, and subcontractors
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school
Active admission to at least one U.S. state bar
7–12+ years of progressively responsible experience in federal, state, and local government contracting, particularly commercial item acquisitions, with technology companies offering cloud-based software or SaaS solutions and associated professional services. A combination of law firm and in-house experience is preferred
Excellent knowledge of U.S. public sector procurement laws, regulations, and procedures, including FAR, DFARS, agency-specific supplements, applicable state and local laws, and commercial contracting principles
Strong experience with public sector contracting vehicles such as GWACs, IDIQs, BPAs, BOAs, and similar arrangements
Experience supporting public sector resellers, system integrators, and other channel partners
Proven ability to negotiate and manage large, complex product and services agreements from opportunity qualification through execution and post-award support
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence senior business stakeholders
Sound judgment and the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with a 'roll up your sleeves' attitude, and a collaborative mindset
Preferred
Experience in cybersecurity, cloud computing, or high-growth technology environments
Familiarity with cybersecurity and data security regulations impacting public sector customers (e.g., DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, FedRAMP, DISA SRG, etc.)
Experience supporting DISA/FedRAMP-authorized or DISA/FedRAMP-in-process cloud offerings
Experience monitoring and supporting compliance with contractual, statutory, and regulatory obligations under government contracts, schedules, and public sector sales programs
Benefits
Market leader in compensation and equity awards
Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge
Paid parental and adoption leaves
Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role
Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities to build connections
Vibrant office culture with world class amenities
Great Place to Work Certified™ across the globe
Company
CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike is a cybersecurity technology firm that provides cloud-delivered protection for cloud workloads, identity, and data.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.24BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementAccelCapitalG
2022-12-01Post Ipo Equity· $4.6M
2021-01-12Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2019-06-12IPO
Leadership Team
George Kurtz
President / CEO & Founder
Zeki Turedi
Field CTO Europe
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