Senior Public Sector Counsel — Complex Deals & Compliance

UKG; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 146,000 - 209,000; Full time

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Job summary

UKG seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel for U.S. Public Sector sales, leading complex contracts and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive compliant outcomes. The role handles federal, state, and local transactions and shapes UKG positions on significant legal issues.

Reporting to Go-To-Market Legal leadership, you will shepherd opportunities from intake to execution, manage procurements, and mentor others while influencing business strategy and governance across a SaaS enterprise.

Qualifications

• JD law degree and active license in good standing with a U.S. State bar.
• At least 7 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience supporting U.S. Public Sector sales, procurement, or commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated strength in complex drafting, negotiation, legal analysis, and independent judgment; able to manage significant matters and identify when guidance is needed.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and building credibility with business, Legal, executive, and external stakeholders, such as lobbying consultant and government affairs, in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of complex Public Sector customer agreements and distributor, reseller, and other partner arrangements; and develop and advance UKG positions on significant legal and commercial issues.
• Advise Sales, Services, Sales Operations, and Legal on RFPs, procurement options, cooperative and schedule contracts, contract management, and fulfillment requirements.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Security, Engineering, and other teams on customer inquiries involving FedRAMP, State RAMPs, Accessibility, regulatory requirements, and UKG processes, escalating issues that require broader review.
• Lead moderately complex legal projects, such as contract templates, playbooks, and process improvements; coordinate contributors, resolve issues, and deliver results with limited supervision.
• Provide practical legal guidance, communicate complex issues clearly, influence internal and external stakeholders, and share expertise through collaboration, training, and informal mentoring.

Job description

UKG seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel for U.S. Public Sector sales, leading complex contracts and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive compliant outcomes. The role handles federal, state, and local transactions and shapes UKG positions on significant legal issues.

Reporting to Go-To-Market Legal leadership, you will shepherd opportunities from intake to execution, manage procurements, and mentor others while influencing business strategy and governance across a SaaS enterprise.