[Hiring] Associate General Counsel @AppViewX

Role Description

The Associate General Counsel will be responsible for overseeing various legal functions within the company, including:

• Commercial Contracting & Legal Operations:
  • Own and oversee the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and approving customer agreements, NDAs, channel/partner agreements, etc.
  • Establish and maintain contract templates, playbooks, approval frameworks, and negotiation guidelines to drive consistency and efficiency.
  • Advise business leaders on contractual risk, liability allocation, indemnification, data protection obligations, and commercial terms.
  • Partner closely with Sales, Finance, Product, and Security to align contract terms with business strategy and operational requirements.
  • Support ongoing improvements to legal processes, systems, and tooling to enable efficiency and scale.
• Data Privacy Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the company’s primary legal owner of data privacy compliance.
  • Design, implement, and maintain the company’s data privacy framework, including compliance with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and other applicable global privacy regulations.
  • Oversee data protection policies, procedures, and documentation, including privacy notices, data processing agreements, and internal guidelines.
  • Advise the business on data handling practices, vendor risk, etc.
  • Partner with Security, IT, and Product teams while maintaining appropriate independence and legal oversight for privacy governance.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for privacy-related inquiries, escalations, and regulatory interactions, as needed.
• Employee Relations & HR Legal Support:
  • Partner with the HR team to provide legal guidance on employment matters, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
  • Advise on employment law compliance across applicable jurisdictions and support risk-based decision making.
  • Review and contribute to the development and maintenance of employee handbooks, policies, and HR documents.
  • Support sensitive people-related matters with sound judgment, confidentiality, and a practical, business-oriented approach.
• Governance & Cross-Functional Leadership:
  • Assist with board and equity matters, entity management, and corporate secretary duties.
  • Manage relationships with external counsel, including employment, immigration, privacy, litigation, and commercial specialists, as appropriate.
  • Provide legal and ethical guidance to leadership on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and operational challenges.
  • Contribute to building a strong legal function that balances risk management with business enablement.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house experience in a technology or SaaS environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial contracting and data privacy compliance, with working knowledge of employment law.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, evolving organization.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a diverse team and a wide range of customers from Fortune 1000 companies.
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company.
• Supportive work environment that values collaboration and innovation.

Company Description

AppViewX is the only machine and agent identity security company built for the AI and quantum era, recognized as a leader in the IDC 2026 MarketScape for Certificate Lifecycle Management and KuppingerCole’s 2025 Non-Human Identity Management Leadership Compass.

AppViewX is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, affording equal employment opportunities to all employees regardless of various protected classes.