Senior Commercial Counsel, Public Sector

Evolv Technology

. Provide strategic legal guidance across the public sector landscape, including FED/SLED contract sales questions and regulatory requirements .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $174,000 - $254,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal and state government contracting, including FAR/DFARS compliance and negotiation of SaaS and commercial agreements. Provides strategic legal guidance and collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

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J.D. From An Accredited Law SchoolActive Bar Membership6+ Years Of Legal ExperienceNegotiating SaaS And Commercial AgreementsWorking Knowledge Of FAR/DFARS

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationCompliance Risk ManagementContract Lifecycle ManagementGovernment Contracting Fundamentals

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedService-OrientedIndependent Work Capability

Tools & Technologies

IroncladSalesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

FED/SLED ContractingRFP/Bid ResponseGSA SchedulesTrade Agreements ActBuy American Act

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic legal guidance across the public sector landscape, including FED/SLED contract sales questions and regulatory requirements
Draft, review, and negotiate sales contracts with federal, state, and local government customers and prime contractors
Identify and drive compliance with applicable FAR/DFARS and agency-specific requirements
Provide contract lifecycle counsel covering RFP/bid response, contract administration, and government contracting compliance
Partner with sales, product, engineering, finance, supply chain, and compliance teams to structure and close deals
Provide training and develop resources for legal and cross-functional teams
Draft, review, and negotiate SaaS, hardware, lease, subscription, and other commercial agreements
Advise on federal, state, and local government-specific laws and regulations
Identify, escalate, and help resolve contractual and compliance risks with legal leadership
Evolve contracting templates, playbooks, and tools as the business scales
Counsel product and supply chain teams on relevant compliance and contract requirements
Communicate legal updates and public sector initiatives to legal colleagues
Handle other general commercial and legal matters as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing
6+ years of legal experience, in-house or at a law firm, with a mix of general commercial and FED/SLED contracting work
Experience negotiating SaaS, hardware, subscription, and other technology commercial agreements
Working knowledge of government contracting fundamentals, including FAR/DFARS, GSA Schedules, and Trade Agreements Act/Buy American Act compliance
Experience working with K-12 and higher education sector a plus
Familiarity with CLM tools such as Ironclad and Salesforce a plus
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
Service-oriented and detail-oriented
Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Must complete Form I-9; Evolv participates in E-Verify for all employees

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity as part of your total compensation package
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
A 401(k) plan (and 2% company match)
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you
Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development
Subscription to Calm
Competitive target bonus
Comprehensive benefits package
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities