Associate General Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Associate General Counsel Location: US - Remote About AppViewX: AppViewX is the only machine and agent identity security company built for the AI and quantum era, bringing together discovery, automation, control, and intelligence. The AVX Platform helps enterprises reduce risk by providing complete visibility and governance over every machine and AI agent identity, automating their lifecycle, controlling their access, and proving compliance at the speed business demands. Trusted by global enterprises across financial services, healthcare, and technology, AppViewX is recognized as a leader in the IDC 2026 MarketScape for Certificate Lifecycle Management and KuppingerCole's 2025 Non-Human Identity Management Leadership Compass. For more information, users can visit appviewx.com.

Our Values Our values define how we work, make decisions, and deliver for our customers and each other. Some reflect strengths deeply engrained in how we work. Others represent the standards we are committed to building together. We Do What We Say:

We own our commitments, communicate honestly about progress, and measure success by results, not activity. We Are Trusted Experts:

We continuously build our expertise, offer candid guidance, and focus on the outcomes our customers and colleagues need. We Raise the Bar:

We stay curious, challenge the status quo, take smart risks, and turn better ideas into meaningful results. We Win Together:

We share information, debate openly, commit together, and recognize that our success is connected to the success of our customers and teammates. If these values reflect how you want to work and contribute, you will find an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at AppViewX.

Key Responsibilities : 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 employmentmatters, 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.

Why AppViewX? AppViewX caters to a wide range of customers from Fortune 1000 companies, including six of the top ten global commercial banks, five of the top ten global media companies, and five of the top ten managed healthcare providers. Over the years, we grew our diverse team, perfected our automation platform, and expanded our global footprint to India, North America, United Kingdom, and Australia. Today, we are headquartered in New York City and have come a long way by optimizing opportunities to create lasting relationships with enterprises, gaining unshakable customer trust along the way. AppViewX is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is AppViewX's policy to afford equal employment opportunities to all employees regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, citizenship status, gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, arrest record, or other protected class under state, federal, or local law.