Everfox · 15 hours ago
Deputy General Counsel (DGC)
USA_VA_Herndon
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$216K/yr - $324K/yr
15+ years expEverfox is a leading cybersecurity company that has been protecting critical data and networks for over 25 years. The Deputy General Counsel (DGC) will serve as a senior legal executive, providing strategic legal counsel to the Chief Legal Officer and the Executive Leadership Team while managing legal risks and ensuring compliance within a high-growth defense tech environment.
Cyber SecurityGovernmentInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)Network Security
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior advisor to the C Suite and Executive Leadership Team on legal risk, regulatory exposure, governance, and strategic initiatives
Act as delegated authority for the Chief Legal Officer, representing the Legal function in executive forums, cross-functional leadership discussions, and high-stakes decision-making
Lead and oversee complex, high-impact legal matters spanning multiple business units, jurisdictions, or regulatory regimes
Partner with the CLO to define and execute legal strategy aligned to Everfox’s mission, growth objectives, and risk tolerance
Proactively identify emerging legal, regulatory, contractual, and reputational risks; develop mitigation strategies and advise leadership with clarity and confidence
Ensure consistent, enterprise-wide legal standards, governance frameworks, and policy application
Oversee day-to-day delivery of legal services across core domains, including:
Technology transactions (software licensing, technology purchase agreements, strategic partnerships)
Counseling on commercial and international technology agreements
Intellectual property and product counseling
Employment and labor matters
Litigation, ethics and investigations
AI initiatives and data privacy
Vendor and supply chain agreements (in partnership with Procurement)
Drive operational rigor, prioritization, scalability, and continuous improvement within the Legal function
Establish clear ownership, decision rights, and escalation pathways to support speed, accountability, and risk discipline
Work closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, Security, Finance, People/HR, and Operations to enable business outcomes while managing risk
Advise on go-to-market strategy, complex transactions, and regulatory considerations across U.S. and international operations
Build trust-based relationships that elevate decision quality and execution across the enterprise
Lead, mentor, and develop senior legal leaders and attorneys
Foster a culture of accountability, professional excellence, and business partnership within the Legal organization
Support succession planning and long-term capability building to meet Everfox’s future needs
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
15+ years of progressive legal experience, including significant leadership responsibility
Substantial in-house or law firm experience with commercial software, cybersecurity, or enterprise technology in highly regulated defense tech or commercial technology environments; experience in the government contracting sector is valuable but not required
Demonstrated success advising executive leadership on high-risk, high-impact matters across a broad variety of legal issues and business decisions
Proven experience developing or managing enterprise legal operations and teams
Executive presence with credibility to influence at the ELT and Board-adjacent level
Strong judgment and decision-making capability under ambiguity and pressure
Proven ability to balance legal rigor with business pragmatism
High emotional intelligence and discretion when navigating sensitive matters
Track record of building trust, driving accountability, and delivering results through others
Broad and deep legal expertise across multiple domains, with the ability to integrate advice holistically
Strong risk assessment, issue-spotting, and mitigation capabilities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal audiences
Preferred
Deep experience with government contracts and government procurement, including FAR, DFARS, and related regulatory frameworks
Expertise guiding strategic partnerships in the technology sector
Experience advising on privacy, data protection, and security in technology-driven environments
Subject matter expertise on AI/ML products, open source software, intellectual property, or cybersecurity product development
Knowledge of export control and trade compliance, including ITAR and EAR
Prior experience in fast-growing or transformational technology organizations and driving change, culture and process improvements
Benefits
Flexible PTO
A 401k match
Contribution to healthcare coverages
Company
Everfox
Everfox is a cybersecurity company that provides cross-domain, threat protection, and insider risk solutions for organizations.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.05M2024-04-05Seed· $8.05M
Leadership Team
Petko Stoyanov
Vice President of Product Strategy
Recent News
2025-10-07
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