Sr. Lead Counsel, Public Sector
Korn Ferry, california, mo, United States
We are seeking a Sr. Lead Counsel, Public Sector (Interim).
Responsibilities
- Lead the public sector legal function in support of sales, contracting, and compliance needs
- Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of government and commercial agreements, including SaaS, reseller, teaming, subcontract, and services agreements
- Partner cross-functionally with business stakeholders to manage legal risk across proposal, contracting, and post‑award activities
Skills Required
- Significant experience with U.S. federal, state, and local government contracts, including FAR and DFARS
- Strong commercial contracting and technology transactions experience in a SaaS or cloud environment
- Excellent judgment, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills in a fast‑paced business setting
Education & Work Experience
- Degree: J.D. and active U.S. bar admission
- Work Experience: 7-12+ years of relevant government contracts and commercial legal experience, ideally within technology, cybersecurity, or SaaS organizations