Sr Corporate Counsel

Deltek; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Deltek is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join its in-house legal team. The attorney will draft, review, and negotiate technology and licensing agreements, advising on regulatory issues relevant to government contractors and project-based businesses.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in-house or law firm experience, preferably with SaaS or GovCon exposure, and possess a J.D. plus Virginia bar eligibility. Strong drafting, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school with active Virginia bar or ability to obtain Virginia Corporate Counsel registration.
• 5+ years in-house or law firm in fast-paced environments, ideally SaaS/GovCon-focused.
• Business-minded with strong contract drafting, negotiation, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology and licensing agreements (on-prem, SaaS, and subscriptions).
• Advise business teams on legal/regulatory issues impacting government contractors.
• Collaborate with Sales and Customer Success to drive compliant, efficient contracts.

Skills

SaaS contracts

Commercial contracts

Data privacy

AI/ML policy

Contract drafting

GSA/FSS experience

Independent work

Education

J.D. ABA-accredited

Virginia Bar admission

Tools

Contract analytics tools

AI drafting tools

Job description

Job Description

As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.com

Deltek is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This attorney will draft, review, and negotiate technology/licensing agreements, advise the business on legal and regulatory issues unique to serving project-based businesses, including Government Contractors, and act as a trusted, business-oriented legal partner across Sales and Customer Success teams.

• Demonstrated experience advising technology or SaaS companies on commercial contracts, including on-premise, SaaS, and subscription enterprise software licensing agreements.
• History of increasing scope and responsibility, with the ability to work independently and with little supervision.
• Familiarity with federal procurement, including Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), as they apply to technology providers.
• Understanding of data privacy and security obligations applicable to Government Contractor customers, including CUI handling, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP and CMMC concepts.
• Highly developed contract-related written and oral communication skills, with strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation ability.
• Experience with GSA Schedule contracts, GWACs, or other federal contract vehicles.
• Experience advising on intellectual property licensing, open-source software usage, and data rights/ownership issues in IP agreements
• Practical, hands-on experience using AI-powered legal tools (e.g., contract analytics platforms, generative AI drafting/review assistants) to increase efficiency across a high-volume contract pipeline.

• Experience with IP and data privacy issues specific to AI/machine learning technologies, such as training data rights, model outputs, algorithmic bias, and ownership of AI-generated content.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in Virginia or in at least one jurisdiction with ability to obtain Virginia Corporate Counsel registration.
• 5+ years of relevant in-house or law firm experience in a fast-paced environment, ideally combining both.
• Prior in-house counsel experience at a SaaS, enterprise software, or GovCon-focused company.
• Business-oriented, pragmatic approach to identifying and managing legal risk.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal clients and external customers.
• Familiarity and comfort with driving process improvements in procurement, technology sales, licensing, and other technology-specific business and legal processes.
• Strong judgment and discretion, including knowing when to escape issues to senior leadership.
• Self-starter capable of working independently in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, global environment.
• Intellectually curious and adaptable, with genuine interest in staying current on evolving AI technology and its legal, ethical, and regulatory implications for the business.

Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affineative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Business Summary

The Deltek Legal team actively participates in powering the company's growth and success. We deliver top-notch legal support to high-visibility stakeholders within Deltek. If you're looking to join a dynamic and collaborative team that fosters learning and development, consider Deltek as the next step in your career!

Compliance Requirements

Certain roles may have additional privacy, security and compliance requirements to the extent they support Costpoint GCCM or similar product offerings.

Compensation Info

The U.S. salary range for this position is $140,500.00-$190,000.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.

Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek.

• healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan and company match
• paid vacation time and holidays
• well-living programs
• short-term and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• tuition reimbursement