Senior Lead Counsel, Public Sector (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Senior Lead Counsel, Public Sector (Cybersecurity): Leading and managing the public sector legal function, advising on U.S. federal, state, and local government contracting, and managing legal and regulatory risks. Focus on drafting and negotiating complex SaaS agreements, ensuring compliance with procurement laws, and enabling revenue growth for a cybersecurity company.

Location: Remote within the United States, with a preference for individuals in Arlington, VA; DC Metro Area; Sunnyvale, CA; or Austin, TX.

Salary: $185,000–$255,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in cybersecurity that protects organizations with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the Public Sector legal function, mentoring attorneys and contracts professionals.
• Draft, negotiate, and review a wide variety of agreements, including federal, state, local, and commercial contracts, as well as SaaS and partner agreements.
• Support opportunity qualification and pursuit by reviewing RFIs, RFQs, solicitations, and proposal materials.
• Assess and resolve legal and business risks associated with public sector transactions.
• Identify and drive resolution of contractual, regulatory, or operational issues with internal stakeholders.
• Advise internal teams on contractual rights, obligations, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• 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 U.S. federal, state, and local government contracting, particularly commercial item acquisitions, with technology companies offering cloud-based software or SaaS solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of U.S. public sector procurement laws, regulations, and procedures, including FAR, DFARS, and applicable state and local laws.
• Strong experience with public sector contracting vehicles such as GWACs, IDIQs, BPAs, and BOAs.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage large, complex product and services agreements.

Nice to have

• 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).
• Experience supporting DISA/FedRAMP-authorized or in-process cloud offerings.

Culture & Benefits

• Market-leading compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays, plus paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees.
• Employee Networks and geographic groups to build connections.
• Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities and a Great Place to Work Certified™ status.