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

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human<br><br></strong>Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.<br><br>This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.</p></div><p>Ready to scale your career at the intersection of law and innovation? Join Okta’s <strong>Public Sector</strong><strong> </strong><strong>and Regulated Offerings Legal Team</strong>. As Corporate Counsel, you won’t just be reviewing regulatory requirements—you’ll be a foundational builder of a scalable, global Public Sector practice.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this role, you will 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. You will partner with business and technology teams to guide the development and implementation of Okta’s Public Sector solutions. Our Public Sector legal team drives the legal strategy for introducing new products and features into regulated environments (e.g., FedRAMP, GovRAMP, DoD CC SRG).&nbsp;</p> <p>In this role, you must use sharp critical thinking to provide pragmatic legal solutions that balance aggressive business objectives with necessary risk mitigation. Finally, you serve as a bridge between legal, engineering, compliance, security, and sales teams to ensure our products meet the rigorous standards of our public sector customers.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>What You Bring to the Table&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote-friendly environment and can pivot as business goals evolve.</li> <li>A deep understanding of the unique legal and regulatory hurdles associated with U.S. regulated industries, specifically:&nbsp; <ul> <li>FedRAMP&nbsp;</li> <li>DoD CC SRG&nbsp;</li> <li>Federal Acquisition Regulation&nbsp;</li> <li>Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li>Identify problems and design effective, scalable solutions that help the business move faster.</li> <li>Thrive in a hybrid team setting, building strong relationships with internal partners to achieve strategic goals.</li> <