Senior Commercial Counsel, Public Sector

Evolv; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 174,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) plan with 2% company match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Quarterly perk stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Calm subscription

Job summary

Evolv Technology seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel focused on FED/SLED contracting to build our public sector legal function from the ground up while supporting commercial deals. You will partner with sales, product, engineering, finance, and compliance to structure, negotiate, and close government and commercial agreements.

Based in our HQ with hybrid work options, you will advise on FAR/DFARS, Buy American compliance, and government contracting lifecycle, including RFPs, contract

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 6+ years of legal experience with a mix of general commercial and FED/SLED contracting work.
• Experience with K-12 and higher education sector a plus.
• Experience negotiating SaaS, hardware, subscription, and other technology agreements; familiarity with CLM tools (Ironclad, Salesforce).
• Working knowledge of FAR/DFARS, GSA Schedules, and Buy American Act compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance across the public sector landscape for FED/SLED contracting and related regulatory requirements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of government contracts and prime contracts.
• Drive compliance with FAR/DFARS and agency-specific requirements; manage RFP/bid processes.
• Counsel cross-functional teams to structure and close deals aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and maintain contracting templates, playbooks, and tools; train teams.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Public sector contracting

Independent work

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Ironclad

Salesforce

Job description

Job Title: Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector & Commercial

The Elevator Pitch

Evolv Technology is on a mission to help make the world safer through advanced, AI-powered security solutions. We're looking for a collaborative, business-savvy Senior Corporate Counsel to build out our federal, state/local, and education (FED/SLED) legal function from the ground up — while also supporting certain commercial deal work across the business. This is a rare opportunity to shape how Evolv approaches public sector contracting and operations, working closely with sales, compliance, and leadership to establish scalable processes as our public sector business grows.

This is a unique opportunity to join an in-house legal team at a fast-growing, mission-driven company that sits at the intersection of physical security and cutting-edge technology. Given the size of the Legal Team, your ideas and contributions will have an immediate impact.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic guidance and counsel across the public sector landscape, ranging from sales questions related to public sector contracts (FED/SLED) to counseling on regulatory requirements and everything in between.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including sales contracts with federal, state, and local government customers and prime contractors,
• Identify compliance requirements for a particular area of coverage and drive compliance with these requirements, including applicable FAR/DFAR and agency-specific requirements.
• Provide contract lifecycle counsel across the public sector business, including RFP/bid response, contract administration, and government contracting compliance obligations
• Partner cross-functionally with sales, product, engineering, finance, supply chain, and compliance teams to structure and close deals aligned with business objectives.
• Provide training and develop resources for legal and cross‑functional teams
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, hardware, lease, and subscription agreements
• Advise on FAR/DFARS and other US, state, and local government‑specific laws and regulations
• Identify, escalat, and help resolve contractual and compliance risks in partnership with legal leadership
• Contribute to the evolution of Evolv’s contracting templates, playbooks, and tools as the business scales
• Counsel product and supply chain teams on compliance and contract requirements relevant to their areas of responsibility.
• Communicate relevant updates to legal colleagues (and provide training as necessary) and proactively inform the legal team on public sector initiatives that may be relevant to their practice areas.
• Other general commercial and legal matters, as needed.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing.
• 6+ years of legal experience, in-house or at a law firm, with a mix of general commercial and FED/SLED contracting work.
• Experience working with K-12 and higher education sector a plus.
• Experience negotiating SaaS, hardware, subscription, and other technology commercial agreements; familiarity with CLM tools (e.g., Ironclad, Salesforce) a plus.
• Working knowledge of government contracting fundamentals (FAR/DFARS, GSA Schedules) and Trade Agreements Act/Buy American Act compliance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Service-oriented, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Where is the role located?

This role is based out of the HQ in Waltham, Massachusetts with flexibility in being remote 2 days per week. Candidates based in the Washington DC area will also be considered.

Compensation and Transparency Statement

The base salary range for this full-time position is $174,000 - $254,000. In addition to base salary, this role offers a competitive target bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity, in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, location, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The posted range represents the good‑faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidate’s skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

In accordance with state and local pay transparency laws—including those in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and others,we disclose salary ranges in all job postings and provide additional information upon request.

We are committed to fair pay practices, and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our values.

At Evolv, we’re on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So, we're looking for future teammates who embody our values, people who:

• Do the right thing, always;
• Put people first'
• Own it;
• Win together; and continue to
• Be bold, stay curious.

Our Benefits Include:

• Equity as part of your total compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge, with manager approval and business needs in mind
• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
• Subscription to Calm

Evolv Technology (“Evolv”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace, and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Evolv is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of the job application process, please connect with us at [e-mail].

Evolv participates in E-verify for all employees after the completion of Form I-9.