Senior Corporate Counsel - Federal

We are seeking a highly qualifiedSenior Corporate Counsel, Federal to join our dynamic legal team. This role will be the lead attorney for our rapidly growing Federal business. The Senior Corporate Counsel will be a key business partner and legal advisor to senior management and business leaders, with a direct and substantial impact on the company's overall legal strategy and public sector success.

This is a high-impact role in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in all facets of government contracting, capable of operating independently, and will be expected to take on increasing responsibility as C3 AI continues to expand.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead attorney for C3 AI's Federal business, driving growth through all phases of government acquisitions, including RFP/capture support, contract negotiation, administration, and compliance.
• Lead front-end assessments of business pursuits, analyze solicitations, and advise on risk mitigation in accordance with company standards and policies.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate a wide range of complex agreements, including prime contracts, subcontracts, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, teaming agreements, and NDAs.
• Provide expert counsel on intellectual property protection, product counseling, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and security compliance within the Federal landscape.
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies, understanding how terms and conditions affect pricing, schedules, and performance.
• Manage the government contracting function, serving as the primary point of contact for customers on all contractual matters.
• Advise on US and international ethics and compliance laws and regulations to ensure business integrity.
• Assist in managing the Industrial Security function and Insider Threat program in collaboration with the Facility Security Officer (FSO).
• Handle contract claims, disputes, bid protests, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 8+ years of relevant government contracts experience, with a strong preference for a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
• Subject matter expertise in all facets of U.S. Government contracting, including deep knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and other agency supplements.
• Extensive experience structuring and negotiating FAR-based contracts, Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, and GSA Schedule procurements.
• Proven experience with multiple contract types, such as FFP, Cost-Reimbursement, IDIQ, T&M, and BPAs.
• Significant experience with ITAR/EAR regulations and export compliance.
• Strong negotiation, contract drafting, and analytical skills, with experience representing both prime and subcontractors.
• Deep substantive knowledge of enterprise software, SaaS, PaaS, software licensing, and channel distribution models is a significant plus.
• Active Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain such a clearance.

C3 AI provides a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.