Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector
Remote, USA
Charlotte, North Carolina
Belmont, California
Dallas Fort Worth
Full time
job requisition id
R066288
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RingCentral is a global leader in cloud-based communications and collaboration software. We are fundamentally changing human interactiongiving people the freedom to connect powerfully and personally from anywhere, at any time, on any device.
We’re a $2 billion run-rate company that’s fast growing and we’re expanding our Legal Team to make sure we stay ahead of the competition.
RingCentral, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Senior Corporate Counsel, Public Sector (North America) to help drive RingCentral’s growth in the public sector space. S/He will be responsible for supporting the sales team pursuing opportunities in the U.S. Fed/SLED space, as well as the Canadian public sector space. This individual must be self-motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, sales-driven culture. This position reports to our Senior Director, Commercial Legal Team, Channel and Public Sector. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of related public sector contracting experience.
Responsibilities:
- Draw on public sector and technology transactions experience to provide leadership and ownership over dedicated comprehensive legal support for RingCentral’s North American public sector sales program and transactions, including go-to-market counseling, RFx support, bid protest guidance, contract negotiation (e.g., MSAs, NDAs, and SOWs), rep/cert reviews, preparation of open records request responses, and contract dispute/performance advice.
- Own support for and success in obtaining and renewing priority contract vehicles.
- Lead efforts relating to the preparation, implementation, and optimization of forms, playbooks, processes, and procedures needed to scale, and mitigate risks associated with, RingCentral’s public sector business.
- Provide support and public sector expertise to other RingCentral attorneys where relevant, including with respect to international public sector procurements, channel, and strategic partners.
- Collaborate and work with the public sector legal team’s contracts professionals and provide escalations support and oversight.
- Track new and emerging public sector policies, regulations, and trends.
- Build cross-functional relationships; support or lead public sector and other legal initiatives as necessary or assigned.
- Manage outside counsel matters and demonstrate the ability to properly scope work and manage etc.
Qualifications & Skills:
- JD with excellent academic credentials.
- Admission to a state bar and compliance with all necessary licensing requirements.
- 7+ years of related public sector experience; 3+ years of in-house public sector technology transactions experience (cloud and/or telecommunications experience is a plus).
- Deep knowledge and understanding of U.S. federal government procurement processes, laws, and regulations. Experience with federal contract vehicles (e.g., GSA, NASA SEWP) preferred. Federal go-to-market counseling experience is a plus.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of U.S. state and local procurement. Experience with cooperative purchasing vehicles (e.g., NASPO, TIPS) preferred. Public sector higher education experience is a plus.
- Deep knowledge and understanding of RFx processes and best practices as they relate to legal support.
- Strong knowledge of public sector channel practices, structures, and issues.
- Experience with Canadian federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal government procurement is a plus.
- Familiarity with international public procurement is a plus.
- Bid protest, contract claims, and other dispute resolution experience is a plus.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills. Strong business judgment.
- Proactive and self-motivated owner with ability to effectively manage time, prioritize tasks, and work through ambiguity with little supervision in a fast-paced, high-growth, and evolving environment.
- Willingness and ability to develop creative solutions when appropriate or build consensus for difficult or unpopular courses of action, when necessitated by legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and become a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
- Enthusiasm for building and scaling public sector programs and evangelizing public sector requirements and practices to a commercially focused company.
What we offer:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, life and pet insurance
- Flexible PTO
- 401K match and ESPP
- Wellness programs including virtual yoga, bootcamp, meditation classes and more
- Paid parental leave
- Milk Stork parental account
- New parent gift box
RingCentral’s Legal Team handles issues from policies to contracts to lawsuits across every aspect of our business. The department proactively protects the company from threats, guides internal policy decisions and ensures we are always able to maintain our commitments to our customers. Your expertise in everything from contracts to lawsuits to policy will help protect the company from threats, guide internal policy decisions and drive ideas that change the way the world communicates.
RingCentral’s work culture is the backbone of our success, and you’ll be at the forefront of those efforts. We are recognized as a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, the Top Work Culture by Comparably and hold local BPTW awards in every major location. Bottom line: We are committed to hiring and retaining great people because we know you power our success. RingCentral offers on-site, remote and hybrid work options optimized for the ways we work and live now.
About RingCentral
RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) is a leading provider of business cloud communications and contact center solutions based on its powerful Message Video Phone(MVP) global platform. More flexible and cost-effective than legacy on-premises PBX and video conferencing systems that it replaces, RingCentral empowers modern mobile and distributed workforces to communicate, collaborate, and connect via any mode, any device, and any location. RingCentral is headquartered in Belmont, California, and has offices around the world.
RingCentral is an equal opportunity employer that truly values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If you are hired in New York or Colorado, the compensation range for this position is between $160,000 and $180,000 and if hired in California, the range is betwefor full-time employees, in addition to eligibility for variable pay, equity, and benefits. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, health and wellness, 401k, ESPP, vacation, parental leave, and more! The salary may vary depending on your location, skills, and experience.