Associate General Counsel

About AppGateAppGate secures and protects an organization's most valuable assets with its high performance Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. AppGate is the only direct-routed ZTNA solution built for peak performance, superior protection and seamless interoperability. AppGate safeguards Fortune 500 enterprises worldwide. Learn more at appgate.com. About the RoleThis attorney will own commercial and federal contracting for Appgate, while also supporting the General Counsel on corporate matters including data privacy, employment law, compliance and entity management. Key ResponsibilitiesOwn end-to-end contract lifecycle management for commercial and federal customer, vendor, and channel partner agreementsPartner with other departments to structure and close deals efficientlyMaintain and improve template agreements, contract playbooks, and negotiation processesProvide legal support on data privacy, employment law, and general corporate compliance mattersSupport the General Counsel on strategic legal prioritiesFocus Areas:Contracts (primary focus)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 agreementsSupport 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 teamsManage and maintain template agreements, contract playbooks, and sales process documentationEnsure commercial documentation and processes comply with current law, client requirements, and industry best practicesCorporate (secondary focus)Advise on data privacy compliance (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA) and use of customer dataSupport employment law matters — hiring, onboarding, terminations, employment-related claims, and policy compliance across US and international jurisdictionsAssist with general corporate compliance mattersHandle entity management and governance activities, including entities organized in foreign jurisdictionsHandle intellectual property mattersProvide advice and guidance on corporate governance matters Required QualificationsJD from an accredited U.S. law school; member in good standing with a state bar8+ years of relevant experience, with a mix of law firm and in-house preferredStrong background in commercial technology contracting (SaaS, licensing, channel partner agreements)Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environmentSuperior negotiation, communication, and presentation skills Preferred QualificationsFederal government contracting experience (FAR/DFARS, GSA schedules)Exposure to data privacy, employment law and general corporate complianceExperience working with global/international teams and jurisdictions AppGate is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a federal contractor subject to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as amended, and their corresponding regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Further, AppGate is an affirmative action employer committed to taking positive steps to employ, advance in employment and otherwise afford equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. In furtherance of AppGate's policy regarding affirmative action and equal employment opportunity, AppGate has developed a written affirmative action program. This program is available for review upon request by any applicant or employee during normal business hours by contacting the company's EEO Coordinator.