AppGate

Associate General Counsel

AppGate
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end contract lifecycle management, including commercial technology contracting and federal government compliance. Proficient in negotiating and drafting agreements while ensuring adherence to data privacy laws and corporate governance standards.

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JD From An Accredited U.S. Law School8+ Years Of Relevant ExperienceCommercial Technology ContractingFederal Government Contracting ExperienceData Privacy Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own end-to-end contract lifecycle management for commercial and federal customer, vendor, and channel partner agreements
  • Partner with other departments to structure and close deals efficiently
  • Maintain and improve template agreements, contract playbooks, and negotiation processes
  • Provide legal support on data privacy, employment law, and general corporate compliance matters
  • Support the General Counsel on strategic legal priorities
  • Review, draft and negotiate client and supplier technology transactions, including SaaS and software license transactions, vendor and procurement contracts, channel partner contracts, teaming agreements, and non-disclosure agreements
  • Support federal/government contracting matters, including FAR/DFARS compliance, GSA schedule contracts, commercial item determinations, IP issues in government contracts, and government flow-downs
  • Deliver and coordinate contract and commercial advice to business teams
  • Manage and maintain template agreements, contract playbooks, and sales process documentation
  • Ensure commercial documentation and processes comply with current law, client requirements, and industry best practices
  • Advise on data privacy compliance (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA) and use of customer data
  • Support employment law matters across US and international jurisdictions
  • Assist with general corporate compliance matters
  • Handle entity management and governance activities, including entities organized in foreign jurisdictions
  • Handle intellectual property matters
  • Provide advice and guidance on corporate governance matters

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • JD from an accredited U.S. law school; member in good standing with a state bar
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house preferred
  • Strong background in commercial technology contracting (SaaS, licensing, channel partner agreements)
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Superior negotiation, communication, and presentation skills
  • Federal government contracting experience (FAR/DFARS, GSA schedules) preferred
  • Exposure to data privacy, employment law and general corporate compliance preferred
  • Experience working with global/international teams and jurisdictions preferred

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Hard Skills
Contract Lifecycle ManagementNegotiationDrafting AgreementsSaaS TransactionsLicensing AgreementsChannel Partner AgreementsFAR/DFARS ComplianceGSA Schedule ContractsCorporate ComplianceIntellectual Property Matters
Soft Skills
Superior Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsAbility To Manage Competing PrioritiesIndependent Work EthicCollaboration With Global Teams
Certifications & Qualifications
Member In Good Standing With A State Bar
Industry Keywords
Data PrivacyEmployment LawCorporate GovernanceGeneral Corporate ComplianceEntity Management