Job Title: Commercial Attorney, U.S. Public Sector

About MongoDB

MongoDB is transforming the $138B+ data management software market by empowering developers to build the next generation of applications. As the leading modern data platform—and the first database company to IPO in over 20 years—we’re at the forefront of innovation. We are redefining the database for the AI era, enabling innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries with software. Our unified, globally distributed database platform and cloud-native offering, MongoDB Atlas, is available across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, powering over 60,000 customers, including 75% of the Fortune 100.

About the Role

We are seeking a driven, experienced commercial attorney to lead and scale our U.S. Public Sector and government contracting business. Operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, you will serve as the primary legal partner for our public sector sales ecosystem, managing complex transactions and ensuring strict regulatory compliance. This role can be based out of our US offices or remotely in the United States.

Core Responsibilities & Requirements

Responsibilities:

• End-to-End Deal Execution: Draft, structure, and negotiate high-value public sector and commercial transactions, including SaaS, cloud licensing, professional services, and subcontracting agreements.
• Public Sector Compliance: Provide expert guidance on U.S. and international government procurement laws, including FAR/DFARS frameworks, GSA schedules, and FedRamp requirements, and support ongoing development and refinement of public sector compliance program.
• Strategic Sales Advisory: Advise cross-functional teams throughout the public sector sales lifecycle, from initial RFP evaluations and proposal risk assessments to handling audits or disputes.
• Operational Scalability: Build, refine, and maintain legal playbooks, contract templates, and training modules to streamline negotiations and empower sales teams.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Stay ahead of evolving technology laws, government contracting regulations, and government and defense related export controls to provide proactive, actionable risk mitigation strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to launch new programs to support growth of commercial and public sector businesses.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of US public sector transactions experience, preferably at a law firm and high-growth technology company.
• Strong working knowledge of government procurement frameworks and contracting vehicles, FAR, DFARS, and related regulatory requirements.
• Active Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand complex contractual issues, assess risk while exercising strong business judgment, and provide clear legal advice.
• Curious and passionate about technology.
• Enjoy working hard and overcoming challenges.
• Phenomenal leadership and teamwork skills, and willingness to take on new responsibility.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary Range (U.S.):

$140,000—$275,000 USD

Benefits:

• Equity
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 20 weeks fully-paid gender-neutral parental leave
• Fertility and adoption assistance
• 401(k) plan
• Mental health counseling
• Transgender-inclusive health insurance coverage
• Health benefits offerings

About Our Culture

Our compass at MongoDB is our Leadership Commitment, guiding how and why we make decisions, show up for each other, and win. We are committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone, with employee affinity groups, fertility assistance, and a generous parental leave policy. We value our employees’ wellbeing and support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Req ID:

2273452518