Associate General Counsel

Alarm.com

Tysons (VA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Casual dress work environment

401(k) with employer match

Subsidized medical plan options

Job summary

A leading smart technology firm in Virginia is seeking an Associate General Counsel. The role involves drafting and negotiating various agreements, advising on compliance, privacy, and regulatory matters, and providing legal support across departments. Ideal candidates will have a J.D., 5+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house setting, and strong communication and analytical skills. This position offers a collaborative environment with a focus on professional growth and development.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant experience in an in-house or large law firm environment.
Significant experience negotiating, drafting, and reviewing commercial contracts.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements.
Advise on commercial terms, compliance, privacy, and regulatory matters.
Work with various business teams to provide legal support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Education

J.D. from a leading law school

Membership in the Virginia Bar

Tools

Standard office software

Job description

Alarm.com seeks an Associate General Counsel to join its team. Reporting to the VP of Legal, this position will work with departments across Alarm.com and its portfolio companies to provide advice on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial contracts and transactions, privacy, cybersecurity, compliance, regulatory issues, and general corporate matters. The legal team supports all aspects of the company’s business operations, including commercial relationships, intellectual property, employment, litigation, securities, financial reporting, and strategic activities. The ideal candidate will be business‑minded, have a deep sense of curiosity, and be enthusiastic about learning new things and contributing to the growth of the department and the company as a whole.

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements, including software, technology, services, vendor, reseller, manufacturer, licensing, and other commercial contracts.
Advising and providing guidance on legal issues relating to commercial terms, compliance, privacy, security, and regulatory matters.
Working closely with executive, sales, IT, product, marketing, finance, and other business teams to provide general legal advice and support and to assist in scaling legal and business processes.
Developing and driving compliance policies and procedures designed to enhance regulatory and business standards compliance and support the company’s business and strategic objectives.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

J.D. from a leading law school.
5+ years of relevant experience in an in‑house or large law firm environment, with start‑up, software, or technology industry experience highly desirable.
Significant experience independently negotiating, drafting, and reviewing a broad range of commercial contracts and familiarity with a wide range of legal matters including corporate, commercial, privacy, litigation, IP, regulatory, and compliance issues; demonstrated ability and interest in becoming a corporate generalist.
Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple matters with competing priorities, meet deadlines, stay organized, problem‑solve, and adapt to change within a growing company while maintaining an excellent bedside manner.
Superior interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate with empathy, professionalism, and clarity, and to build strong, trust‑based relationships with internal stakeholders and clients.
Excellent judgment and proven ability to work independently while proactively seeking guidance or input as appropriate.
Proven organizational, analytical, and negotiation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Highly skilled in standard office software and able to adapt quickly to new technologies.
Membership in, or eligibility for admission to, the Virginia Bar (including Corporate Counsel admission).

Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration‑related support, is not available for this position at this time.

Why work for Alarm.com

Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
Gain well‑rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand‑out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.
Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week.