Corporate Counsel, U.S. Federal,  Defense and National Security Compliance

Okta
New York, Washington
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 180,000 - 248,000 annuallyFunction: Government & Public AdministrationExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: professionalSkills: ["Critical thinking","Risk mitigation","Self-starter","Relationship building","Deadline management"]

Provide frontline legal counseling for Okta’s Public Sector teams, advising on regulated products and services across complex U.S. government frameworks. Partner with product, engineering, compliance, security, and sales to guide development and authorizations (e.g., FedRAMP) from conception to launch. Serve as a subject matter expert on emerging cloud service policies, balancing aggressive business objectives with risk mitigation while helping internal teams move fast.

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Corporate Counsel, U.S. Federal,  Defense and National Security Compliance

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Job Summary

Provide frontline legal counseling for Okta’s Public Sector teams, advising on regulated products and services across complex U.S. government frameworks. Partner with product, engineering, compliance, security, and sales to guide development and authorizations (e.g., FedRAMP) from conception to launch. Serve as a subject matter expert on emerging cloud service policies, balancing aggressive business objectives with risk mitigation while helping internal teams move fast.
Location: New York, Washington
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government & Public Administration
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide end-to-end legal support for Okta’s Public Sector teams, focusing on regulated products and services.
  • •Serve as a subject matter expert on emerging cloud service policies and educate internal teams on shifting regulations.
  • •Partner with cross-functional legal counsel to ensure products meet U.S. and international regulatory standards.
  • •Embed with Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Security teams to navigate compliance frameworks and authorization processes (e.g., FedRAMP) from conception to launch.
  • •Act as a bridge between legal, engineering, compliance, security, and sales teams to help products meet rigorous public sector customer standards.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 180,000 - 248,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kFlexible SpendingPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •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 and active Bar admission.
  • •Deep understanding of U.S. regulatory hurdles for tech, including FedRAMP, DoD CC SRG, Federal Acquisition Regulation, and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement.
  • •Proven tech fluency supporting IT products and SaaS business models, plus working knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local regulations impacting tech.
  • •Strong self-starter who can independently navigate novel issues while maintaining high standards and meeting tight deadlines.
Experience:5+ yearsPublic sectorRegulated productsSaaS
Education:Professional (JD, MD, etc.)
Skills:Critical thinkingRisk mitigationSelf-starterRelationship buildingDeadline management
Tech Stack:AISaaS

Company Brief

Okta
Provides identity and access management cloud solutions that help organizations secure and manage user authentication, single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and lifecycle management across applications and devices.
Industry: Cybersecurity
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2009
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