Appian · 1 day ago
Product Counsel
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAppian is a software company that automates business processes, and they are seeking a Product Counsel to work directly with their Product and Engineering teams. The role involves navigating global regulatory landscapes with a focus on privacy compliance and AI governance, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the development lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to Appian product, engineering, and business technology teams throughout the development lifecycle for the Appian platform and associated applications
Assist with compliance with US and international laws and regulations including those concerning privacy, artificial intelligence, copyright, security, marketing, and data protection
Coordinate advice with cross-functional stakeholders, including product, engineering, security, and other internal and external legal counsel
Build positive and influential relationships company-wide through business-focused legal advice, knowledge-sharing and training
Assist with contracts, security, and product teams in responding to focused questionnaires from customers or prospective customers (e.g., DPAs, AI questionnaires); assist with vendor contract reviews as needed
Coordinate among departments and provide guidance on subject data access requests of customers and employees as needed
Assist with privacy impact assessments and advise on privacy compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and stay up to date on applicable regulations
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate required
Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located
3+ years of experience gained at a law firm or in-house focused on issues related to the interaction between technology and the law (e.g., data privacy and security, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, or emerging technology issues)
Preferred
Experience gained at a law firm or in-house focused on issues related to the interaction between technology and the law (e.g., data privacy and security, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, or emerging technology issues)
Prior experience in-house at a technology company
Prior experience with Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) licensing and technology
A strong mix of legal, business, and technical acumen to allow the new employee to understand and interface with stakeholders from multiple departments
Certified privacy professional (CIPP)
Benefits
Health coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support
Life and disability insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Retirement/pension plan
Wellness dollars
Tuition reimbursement
Family-forming benefits
Company
Appian
Appian is a software company that provides digital transformation, low-code application development, and business process management.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$47.5MKey Investors
Novak Biddle Venture Partners
2017-05-25IPO
2014-03-03Series Unknown· $37.5M
2008-07-21Series A· $10M
Leadership Team
Matt Calkins
CEO
Michael Beckley
Chief Technology Officer & Founder
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