AppGate
AppGate
501 – 1,000 Employees
ConsultingDefenseLogistics
AppGate develops Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions for enterprise and government environments. Its cybersecurity platform applies identity-based access policies that adapt to real-time risk, and combines AI-assisted application discovery with direct-routed connectivity designed to support demanding networks. AppGate also provides advisory and professional services, including adversary simulation, penetration testing, and third-party access risk assessments, helping organizations put Zero Trust controls into practice.

Associate General Counsel, Commercial and Federal Contracts

AppGate seeks an Associate General Counsel to lead commercial and federal contracting for its Zero Trust Network Access business. The role also supports privacy, employment, compliance, governance, and intellectual property matters.

Description

  • Lead the full contract lifecycle for commercial and federal agreements with customers, vendors, and channel partners.
  • Work across departments to structure and close deals efficiently.
  • Improve contract templates, playbooks, and negotiation processes.
  • Advise on data privacy, employment law, and general corporate compliance.
  • Support the General Counsel on strategic legal priorities.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate technology transactions, including SaaS and software licenses, procurement agreements, channel partner and teaming agreements, and nondisclosure agreements.
  • Advise on federal contracting, including FAR/DFARS compliance, GSA schedules, commercial item determinations, intellectual property in government contracts, and government flow-down clauses.
  • Provide and coordinate contract and commercial guidance for business teams.
  • Maintain contract templates, playbooks, and sales process documentation.
  • Ensure commercial documents and processes meet current legal requirements, client needs, and industry practices.
  • Advise on GDPR, UK GDPR, and CCPA compliance and customer data use.
  • Support employment law matters in the United States and internationally.
  • Assist with general corporate compliance.
  • Manage entity administration and governance, including for entities formed in foreign jurisdictions.
  • Handle intellectual property matters.
  • Guide the company on corporate governance.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar.
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience; a mix of law firm and in-house work is preferred.
  • Strong experience with commercial technology contracts, including SaaS, licensing, and channel partner agreements.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently in a fast-paced setting.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
  • Federal government contracting experience, including FAR/DFARS and GSA schedules, is preferred.
  • Experience with data privacy, employment law, and general corporate compliance is preferred.
  • Experience working with international teams and jurisdictions is preferred.

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