Associate General Counsel — Tech Contracts & Compliance

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

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.