Senior Corporate Counsel, U.S. Public Sector
At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain. We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. Are you curious about being part of our growth story while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation. Iron Mountain is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Corporate Counsel, U.S. Public Sector to join our U.S. Public Sector Legal team. In this role, you will be responsible for serving as the primary legal negotiator of contracts for both U.S. federal government and U.S. state, local, and education (U.S. SLED) customers, driving transformative growth through high-stakes transactions for Iron Mountain’s Government Solutions business. As a valuable member of our dedicated U.S. Public Sector Legal team, you will work in a fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration, complex problem-solving, and professional autonomy, helping empower a high-impact environment where your expertise directly influences the company’s trajectory. What You’ll Do In this role, you will: Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Draft, redline, and negotiate a high volume of complex prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, master term agreements, vendor agreements, and commercial standard terms (including data center terms, End User License Agreements, and professional service Statements of Work) within government frameworks. Regulatory Compliance & Counsel: Interpret government contract clauses—specifically regarding Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)-based commercial services contracting—and ensure all proposals and contracts strictly comply with relevant FAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), General Services Administration (GSA), agency-specific clauses, and diverse U.S. SLED procurement requirements. Risk Mitigation & Strategic Advisory: Support the review and analysis of U.S. federal government, U.S. SLED, and related commercial Request for Proposal/Information/Quotation (RFx) documents to identify legal, financial, and operational risks, providing strategic redlines and risk-mitigation counsel to internal proposal and business teams. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal stakeholders, legal department colleagues, and the Contracts Management team to bid, win, and manage complex contracts for system integrators, channel partners, and public sector customers, while assisting with commercial requests that have public sector touchpoints. Post-Award Contract Management: Advise upper-level management and business units on post-award contract matters, including contract modifications, performance rights, and compliance obligations. What You’ll Bring The ideal candidate will have: 5+ years of law firm or corporate in-house experience in U.S. federal government and U.S. SLED contracting concepts, including commercial services (FAR Part 12) and GSA contracting. Strong knowledge of drafting, analyzing, and negotiating public sector agreements (including non-disclosure agreements, subcontracts, and teaming agreements) and reviewing terms and conditions for public sector Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), and Request for Informations (RFIs). A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active qualification/admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. Proven independent judgment and creativity to resolve complex contract and compliance issues in a highly cross-functional environment. Excellent organizational, process management, time management, communication (verbal and written), and upper-level stakeholder negotiation skills.
What We Offer
Location: Fully remote work (candidates in the Washington, D.C. area are preferred). Immediate Security: Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans with extensive benefits starting on Day 1. True Work-Life Balance: Flexible vacation plan and flexible schedules to support your personal and professional well-being. Professional Advancement: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth within a global industry leader. Compensation: Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with experience. Apply Today If you are ready to elevate your career and protect the interests of a global industry leader, click apply to submit your application and join our dynamic team at Iron Mountain! #LI-Remote Category: Legal Apply To This Job