EMEA Public Sector Counsel for Tech & Compliance

Omnissa; United States; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnissa is seeking an experienced EMEA Public Sector Counsel to join the Legal Team. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and advising on public sector agreements and tenders across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, ensuring compliance with local government requirements while protecting Omnissa.

You will work with Sales, Deal Management, and regional stakeholders across time zones to deliver practical, risk-balanced solutions for government and public sector customers.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited university and licensed to practice in at least one EMEA jurisdiction.
• Minimum 8 years negotiating software and cloud services agreements.
• Experience with public sector or government contracting.
• Knowledge of public procurement practices in EMEA.
• Fluent in English; regional language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate public sector software licensing, SaaS, and services agreements in EMEA.
• Advise on terms, data residency, security, audit, liability, and termination in public sector deals.
• Support compliance with public sector framework agreements and national/EU purchasing vehicles.
• Counsel on evolving regulatory requirements (NIS2, EUCS, EU AI Act) affecting public sector contracts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Deal Management, and cross-functional teams across regions.

Skills

Negotiate licenses

SaaS agreements

Cross-border teamwork

English fluent

Drafting skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

Omnissa is seeking an experienced EMEA Public Sector Counsel to join the Legal Team. The role focuses on drafting, negotiating, and advising on public sector agreements and tenders across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, ensuring compliance with local government requirements while protecting Omnissa.

You will work with Sales, Deal Management, and regional stakeholders across time zones to deliver practical, risk-balanced solutions for government and public sector customers.