Description:
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
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
- 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
