Associate General Counsel

Appgate; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AppGate is seeking an experienced attorney to own commercial and federal contracting for AppGate, while supporting the General Counsel on data privacy, employment law, compliance and entity management.

The role will negotiate SaaS and software licensing agreements, manage contract templates, and coordinate with business teams to close deals while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school; member in good standing with a state bar.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Communication skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

About AppGate

AppGate 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 Role

This 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 Responsibilities

• 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

Focus 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 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

Corporate (secondary focus)

• Advise on data privacy compliance (GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA) and use of customer data
• Support employment law matters — hiring, onboarding, terminations, employment-related claims, and policy compliance 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal government contracting experience (FAR/DFARS, GSA schedules)
• Exposure to data privacy, employment law and general corporate compliance
• Experience 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.