Associate Counsel
appian
McLean, Virginia · McLean · United States
Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Contract
- Legal
appian
McLean, Virginia · McLean · United States
Posted Jul 23, 2026
Here at Appian, our values of Intensity and Excellence define who we are. We set high standards and live up to them, ensuring that everything we do is done with care and quality. We approach every challenge with ambition and commitment, holding ourselves and each other accountable to achieve the best results. When you join Appian, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to accomplishing hard things, together.
Appian is seeking an Associate Counsel to work within our technology legal team, which partners directly with departments throughout the organization to provide legal guidance and supports our contracts team in complex contract negotiations where specialized knowledge is required. In this role, the counsel will directly support the marketing group and will assist other members of the technology legal team and contracts team on issues related to security, privacy, AI, and intellectual property in the context of complex software contract negotiations.
This role is based at our HQ in McLean, VA. Appian was built on a culture of in-person collaboration, which we believe is a key driver of our mission to be the best. Employees hired for this position are expected to be in the office 5 days a week to foster that culture and ensure we continue to thrive through shared ideas and teamwork. We believe being in the office provides more opportunities to come together and celebrate working with the exceptional people across Appian.
Partner closely with the global marketing organization to conduct legal reviews of promotional campaigns, public disclosures, and brand collateral, ensuring compliance with consumer protection and advertising laws.
Support complex enterprise contract reviews by providing specialized legal counsel on technical issues involving corporate security, data privacy, and cloud infrastructure.
Draft and negotiate specialized technology clauses, including security terms, data terms, and AI terms, to accelerate commercial velocity.
Evaluate legal risks, regulatory developments, and data compliance requirements.
Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing.
2+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, either in-house or within a corporate counsel setting at a technology company.
Proven experience handling legal matters related to marketing compliance, data privacy, or information security frameworks.
A technical background and demonstrated experience understanding software.
Experience with AI technology, both within the legal space and in software.
Familiarity with global security and privacy frameworks.
Experience reviewing and negotiating DPAs, Security Addendums, and legal terms around deployment of AI systems.
The base salary range represents a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant work experience, qualifications, internal peer equity, and market and business conditions that exist when extending an offer. A discretionary bonus may be awarded in recognition of individual and company performance.
In addition, Appian provides generous benefits offerings that include a 401(k) plan with company match, flexible time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, flexible spending accounts, health savings account contributions, an employee referral bonus program, and learning and development resources. Certain positions may be eligible for equity awards.
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation, commission, bonus, or benefit plans.
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Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more. Benefits vary by country—please ask your Talent Acquisition contact for details specific to the location you are applying to.
About Appian
Appian provides AI automation for mission-critical work. We automate complex processes in large enterprises and governments. Our platform is known for its unique reliability and scale. We’ve been automating processes for more than 25 years and understand enterprise operations like no one else. For more information, visit appian.com. [Nasdaq: APPN]
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