Corporate Counsel (Public Sector and Regulated Offerings)

Join Okta as a Corporate Counsel focused on the Public Sector and Regulated Offerings. In this role, you will provide legal counseling for critical regulated environments, partner with business and technology teams, and drive the legal strategy for introducing new products and features into regulated environments. You will also serve as a bridge between legal, engineering, compliance, security, and sales teams. This position offers work-from-home opportunities, health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, and time off.

• Provide frontline legal counseling for Okta’s most critical regulated environments, working both independently and alongside senior leadership to navigate the complexities of the U.S. government’s regulatory frameworks.
• Partner with business and technology teams to guide the development and implementation of Okta’s Public Sector solutions, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Act as the subject matter expert on emerging cloud service policies, educating internal teams on shifting regulations and ensuring products meet rigorous U.S. and international regulatory standards.
• A deep understanding of the unique legal and regulatory hurdles associated with U.S. regulated industries, specifically:
• Hands-on experience with or a strong understanding of AI platforms and tools to optimize internal legal workflows and
• Thrive in a hybrid team setting, building strong relationships with internal partners to achieve strategic goals
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment and can pivot as business goals evolve
• Identify problems and design effective, scalable solutions that help the business move faster
• FedRAMP
• DoD CC SRG
• Federal Acquisition Regulation
• Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement
• Experience: 5–7+ years of legal practice, with at least 2 years focused on U.S. Public Sector and Regulated Products
• Military Judge Advocate and U.S. Federal Civilian service attorney advisor experience is a plus
• Tech Fluency: Proven track record supporting IT products, and SaaS business models
• Self-Starter: A “roll up your sleeves” mentality; you are comfortable independently navigating issues “of first impression.”
• Regulatory Depth: Working knowledge of U.S. Federal, state, and local regulations impacting tech
• Education: J.D. from a highly-regarded institution and active Bar admission. An undergraduate degree in a technical field is a significant plus
• Agility: The ability to maintain high standards and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment