Senior Corporate Counsel - Public Sector

Why UKG:    

At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do.  

We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you. 

About the Role:
The Senior Corporate Counsel will provide legal and commercial support for U.S. Public Sector sales, including Federal, State, and Local transactions. Reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant General Counsel of Go-To-Market Legal, this attorney will lead complex matters from opportunity intake through execution, advise cross-functional teams on procurement and contracting issues, and drive practical improvements to legal processes. The role also supports other commercial segments and Legal initiatives as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead drafting and negotiation of complex Public Sector customer agreements and distributor, reseller, and other partner arrangements; and develop and advance UKG positions on significant legal and commercial issues.
• Advise Sales, Services, Sales Operations, and Legal on RFPs, procurement options, cooperative and schedule contracts, contract management, and fulfillment requirements.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Security, Engineering, and other teams on customer inquiries involving FedRAMP, State RAMPs, Accessibility, regulatory requirements, and UKG processes, escalating issues that require broader review.
• Lead moderately complex legal projects, such as contract templates, playbooks, and process improvements; coordinate contributors, resolve issues, and deliver results with limited supervision.
• Provide practical legal guidance, communicate complex issues clearly, influence internal and external stakeholders, and share expertise through collaboration, training, and informal mentoring.

Basic Qualifications:

• JD Law degree and active license in good standing with a U.S. State bar.
• At least 7 years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience supporting U.S. Public Sector sales, procurement, or commercial transactions.
• Demonstrated strength in complex drafting, negotiation, legal analysis, and independent judgment; able to manage significant matters and identify when guidance is needed.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and building credibility with business, Legal, executive, and external stakeholders, such as lobbying consultant and government affairs, in a matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with digital tools.
• Experience at a technology, SaaS, or cloud-based company, or advising similar clients at a leading law firm.
• Experience with the use of technology to improve legal support effectiveness.
  
  

Company Overview:  

UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com.  

Equal Opportunity Employer:     

UKG is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, disability, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.  

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Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process: 

For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com.  

The pay range for this position is $145,600 to $209,300. The actual base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge and work location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus plan and to receive restricted stock unit awards as part of total compensation. Learn more about UKG’s benefits and rewards at https://www.ukg.com/about-us/careers/benefits