OpenAI
Technology
SeniorCounsel,PublicSector
“Senior Counsel, Public Sector at OpenAI. Skills: Public Sector Law, Government Contracting, Compliance Management, Contract Management. Support legal issues related to our OpenAI for Government business line. Support US federal, state and local government, and international sales”
Industry & Context.
Facilities clearance, Security compliance requirements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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, Experience scaling legal support through automation, particularly using AI tools
What You'll Do.
Support legal issues related to our OpenAI for Government business line
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
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
Lobbying and government affairs restrictions
False Claims Act (FCA) Risk Management
Supply Chain Management and Flow-Down Requirements
Audits and Reporting Obligations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work collaboratively with subject matter experts across the legal team
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