Senior Counsel, Public Sector
OpenAIAbout the Role
We’re seeking a lawyer to support our growing OpenAI for Government business, including compliance and contracting issues related to our government business line. This role will support a wide range of issues relating to the sale of information technology services to governments, including matters related to facilities clearance and security compliance requirements, transactions and contract management, bid protests, contract performance, pre/post strategy, systems building, claims and disputes, compliance management, etc. This person needs to be a do-er who can jump between issues in a broad portfolio.
Role and Responsibilities
This counsel will be dedicated to supporting legal issues related to our OpenAI for Government business line, supporting US federal, state and local government, and international sales.
Work collaboratively with subject matter experts across the legal team on cutting-edge issue relating to artificial intelligence products.
Scale legal support through innovative application of AI tools and other automation mechanisms.
Areas of responsibility will include:
Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Compliance
Contract Review and Negotiation
Bid Protests and Claims Management
Ethics and Compliance tailored to federal contracting
Data Privacy and Security Compliance, including security requirements such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, or FISMA
Lobbying and government affairs restrictions
False Claims Act (FCA) Risk Management
Supply Chain Management and Flow-Down Requirements
Audits and Reporting Obligations
Skills & Experience
10+ years experience.
In-house experience at a technology company that does significant business with the government.
Experience negotiating complex technology transactions with government customers, including federal, state and local, and international customers
Broad knowledge of government procurement regimes, including FAR and federal contracting.
Experience advising on government contracting compliance issues.