Senior Counsel, U.S. Public Sector

As the Senior Counsel for the U.S. Public Sector, you will join Celonis’ global Legal, Ethics & Compliance organization as the primary Legal architect for our government go-to-market (GTM) strategy. You are not just an advisor; you are a strategic business enabler who understands how to bridge the gap between cutting-edge SaaS innovation and the mission-critical requirements of the U.S. Federal, State, and Local governments. We are looking for a self-starter with a strong sense of ownership who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and possesses the executive presence to influence senior stakeholders across the company.

• U.S. citizenship required. • Native or bilingual fluency in English. • 10+ years of progressively responsible legal experience in government contracting, ideally with a mix of law firm training and in-house experience at a high-growth SaaS or cloud provider. Previous military experience a plus. • Deep understanding of the public cloud space, including practical experience with FedRAMP authorizations and SaaS-specific licensing models. • Demonstrated expertise in compliance with key regulatory requirements in the SaaS and public cloud space, including but not limited to procurement, privacy, data protection, export and technology issues. • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex legal issues to non-legal audiences. • Experience supporting quota-carrying, enterprise-level sales personnel. • The ability to maintain strong relationships with demanding internal clients and provide creative solutions to the company’s most complex challenges. • High emotional intelligence and business acumen, enabling effective collaboration and negotiation across diverse teams and external partners. Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role. The base salary range below is for the role in the specified location, based on a Full Time Schedule. Total compensation package will include base salary + bonus/commission + equity + benefits (health, dental, life, 401k, and paid time off). Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that the actual total compensation offer will be determined based on various factors, including, but not limited to, applicant's qualifications, skills, experiences, and location. The base salary range below is for the role in Washington, D.C. based on a Full Time Schedule. $194,000 — $230,000 USD