# Corporate Counsel, Public Sector and Regulated Offerings

**Company:** [Okta](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/okta)
**Location:** New York, NY, Washington, DC
**Role:** Legal
**Salary:** $180k – $248k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** FedRAMP, dod cc srg, federal acquisition regulation, SaaS, it products, ai platforms, Regulatory Compliance, public sector regulations
**Posted:** 2026-07-28

> Corporate Counsel providing legal support for Okta's Public Sector and regulated offerings. Advise on FedRAMP, DoD SRG, FAR/DFARS compliance while partnering with Product, Engineering, and Security teams to bring solutions to market. Requires JD, 5-7+ years legal experience including 2 years in US Public Sector.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Provide end-to-end legal support for Okta’s Public Sector teams, focusing on Regulated Products and Services.
- Act as the subject matter expert on emerging cloud service policies, educating internal teams on shifting regulations.
- Partner with cross-functional legal counsel to ensure our products meet rigorous U.S. and international regulatory standards.
- Embed with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Security teams to navigate compliance frameworks and authorizations processes (e.g., FedRAMP) from conception to launch.
- Provide frontline legal counseling for Okta’s most critical regulated environments.
- Partner with business and technology teams to guide the development and implementation of Okta’s Public Sector solutions.
- Drive the legal strategy for introducing new products and features into regulated environments (e.g., FedRAMP, GovRAMP, DoD CC SRG).
- Provide pragmatic legal solutions that balance aggressive business objectives with necessary risk mitigation.
- Serve as a bridge between legal, engineering, compliance, security, and sales teams.

## Requirements
- 5–7+ years of legal practice, with at least 2 years focused on U.S. Public Sector and Regulated Products.
- Deep understanding of the unique legal and regulatory hurdles associated with U.S. regulated industries, specifically: FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG, Federal Acquisition Regulation, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
- Proven track record supporting IT products and SaaS business models.
- Working knowledge of U.S. Federal, state, and local regulations impacting tech.
- J.D. from a highly-regarded institution and active Bar admission.
- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter with a “roll up your sleeves” mentality.
- Ability to maintain high standards and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Military Judge Advocate and U.S. Federal Civilian service attorney advisor experience.
- Undergraduate degree in a technical field.
- Hands-on experience with or a strong understanding of AI platforms and tools to optimize internal legal workflows.
- Thrive in a hybrid team setting, building strong relationships with internal partners.

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