Senior Public Sector Counsel
$210k - $300k • Remote • Remote • FullTime
Posted 4d ago
Remote Work Policy
Fully remote
Employment Type
FullTime
Categories
Applied AI Engineer
About the job
Harvey is seeking an experienced public sector lawyer to build and lead its government and public sector legal function. This role will be instrumental in developing relationships with and selling to government agencies, working closely with go-to-market, business, and cross-functional teams. You will ensure the efficient execution of agreements with government customers and prime contractors, playing a central role in a fast-moving startup environment at the forefront of generative AI's impact on public sector services. The position offers significant opportunities to broaden your legal expertise within a growing company.
Responsibilities
- Advise on public sector procurement processes, proposals, and strategies for selling Harvey's platform to government agencies.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex government contracts, AI SaaS agreements, and technology-related agreements.
- Ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency-specific requirements.
- Provide contract lifecycle counsel, including administration, performance issues, and compliance.
- Develop training materials and resources for legal and cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Law degree from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law and in good standing in at least one jurisdiction (California, New York, or DC preferred).
- 7+ years of law firm and/or in-house experience.
- Transactional background with strong experience in SaaS, technology, and/or IP licensing and commercial agreements, focusing on government contracts.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements with federal, state, and/or local government customers and prime contractors.
- Working knowledge of government procurement regimes, including the FAR, DFARS, and related regulations.
- Experience advising businesses on selling into the government and public sector.
- Ability to think creatively, function independently, and work proactively in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-focused and collaborative work style.
- Hyper-responsive and service-oriented attitude.
- Strong project management skills.