Associate Counsel

Appian Corporation; North Dakota; On-site; USD 125,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible time off

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Equity awards possible

Employee referral bonus program

Learning and development resources

Job summary

Appian Corporation seeks an Associate Counsel for our technology legal team in the United States. This role supports the marketing group and collaborates with contracts teams on security, data privacy, and AI issues within software contracts.

The position is based at our HQ in McLean, VA, with an expectation to be in the office five days a week to foster collaboration and drive excellence. You will work cross-functionally to enable strong and compliant commercial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in-house or corporate counsel at a tech company.
• Experience with marketing compliance, data privacy, or information security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global marketing to review promotions and brand collateral for compliance.
• Support complex enterprise contracts focusing on security, data privacy, and cloud infra.
• Draft and negotiate technology clauses including security and AI terms.
• Assess regulatory developments and data compliance requirements.

Skills

Legal reviews

Marketing compliance

Data privacy

Information security

AI terms

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.

Appian is seeking an Associate Counsel to work within our technology legal team, which partners directly with departments throughout the organization to provide legal guidance and supports our contracts team in complex contract negotiations where specialized knowledge is required. In this role, the counsel will directly support the marketing group and will assist other members of the technology legal team and contracts team on issues related to security, privacy, AI, and intellectual property in the context of complex software contract negotiations.

This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.

What You’ll Do

• Partner closely with the global marketing organization to conduct legal reviews of promotional campaigns, public disclosures, and brand collateral, ensuring compliance with consumer protection and advertising laws.

• Support complex enterprise contract reviews by providing specialized legal counsel on technical issues involving corporate security, data privacy, and cloud infrastructure.

• Draft and negotiate specialized technology clauses, including security terms, data terms, and AI terms, to accelerate commercial velocity.

• Evaluate legal risks, regulatory developments, and data compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Active bar membership in good standing.

• 2+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, either in-house or within a corporate counsel setting at a technology company.

• Proven experience handling legal matters related to marketing compliance, data privacy, or information security frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications

• A technical background and demonstrated experience understanding software.

• Experience with AI technology, both within the legal space and in software.

• Familiarity with global security and privacy frameworks.

• Experience reviewing and negotiating DPAs, Security Addendums, and legal terms around deployment of AI systems.

Base Salary Range

The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.

In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.

$125,000—$250,000 USD

Tools and Resources

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires.
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

Benefits

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.

About Appian

Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]

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