Senior Public Sector Counsel: Contracts & Strategy

UKG; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 146,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Restricted stock units

Benefits package

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide legal and commercial support for U.S. Public Sector sales, including Federal, State, and Local transactions.

You will lead complex matters from intake through execution, advise cross-functional teams on procurement and contracting issues, and help improve legal processes. You will partner with Sales, Services, and Compliance, handling negotiations, RFPs, and contract templates, with opportunities for mentorship and broader Legal initiatives

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.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Independent judgment

Project leadership

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

UKG is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to provide legal and commercial support for U.S. Public Sector sales, including Federal, State, and Local transactions.

You will lead complex matters from intake through execution, advise cross-functional teams on procurement and contracting issues, and help improve legal processes. You will partner with Sales, Services, and Compliance, handling negotiations, RFPs, and contract templates, with opportunities for mentorship and broader Legal initiatives