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Okta is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its Public Sector and Regulated Offerings Legal Team. This is a senior individual contributor role focused on providing frontline legal counseling for Okta's most critical regulated environments, particularly those involving U.S. government frameworks.
You will serve as a subject matter expert on public sector compliance, including FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Your responsibilities include providing end-to-end legal support for Okta's Public Sector teams, acting as the primary advisor on emerging cloud service policies, and partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet rigorous regulatory standards.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive legal guidance for regulated product development and launches
- Embed with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Security teams to navigate authorization processes from conception through deployment
- Educate internal stakeholders on shifting regulatory landscapes
- Design scalable, pragmatic legal solutions that balance aggressive business objectives with appropriate risk mitigation
- Act as a bridge between legal, engineering, compliance, security, and sales teams
Required qualifications:
- 5–7+ years of legal practice with at least 2 years focused on U.S. Public Sector and Regulated Products
- J.D. from a highly-regarded institution with active Bar admission
- Proven track record supporting IT products and SaaS business models
- Working knowledge of U.S. Federal, state, and local regulations impacting technology
- Strong understanding of FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG, FAR, and DFARS frameworks
- Self-starter mentality with ability to independently navigate complex issues
- Ability to maintain high standards and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environments
Preferred qualifications:
- Military Judge Advocate or U.S. Federal Civilian service attorney advisor experience
- Undergraduate degree in a technical field
- Hands-on experience with AI platforms and tools for legal workflow optimization
The role is hybrid-friendly with flexibility for remote work, based in New York or Washington, DC.
