We are looking for a Junior Counsel to join our Information Security team. The successful candidate will need to feel comfortable supporting data security and privacy counseling, and responding to information security incidents, and have a demonstrated interest in technology. You will also play an important role in shaping processes to help the Legal Department scale as Appian continues to grow, and to drive important legal compliance initiatives relating to product development, privacy, and data protection. Prior knowledge of data protection law or a compliance-related field of law is preferred. This position will report to Appian's Senior Counsel, Security and Technology. Before and after regular business hours may be required.
Job Responsibilities:
Review of contract language and compliance requirements in contractual documentation
Represent Appian on calls and communications with Appian's customers and prospects to explain Appian's security posture and to negotiate information security terms
Provide advice to engineers, product managers, and security specialists on Appian's platform, including compliance with applicable data security and privacy laws and regulations, security by design, and security frameworks and industry certifications
Collaborate with engineers and compliance professionals to develop and iterate on legal-security processes, including updates to security policies, plans, procedures, and organizational standards
Work cross functionally with Legal and technical teams to create disclosure of term agreements based on Appian's product terms and stance on privacy and data security
Develop and facilitate employee training based on new legal developments and industry specific regulations within PaaS, IaaS, and SaaS
Thinking independently to improve and update systems, processes, and existing documentation
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Excellent English skills and the ability to read critically, write persuasively, and speak fluently
Effective writing and interpersonal skills
Self-starter, taking the initiative to handle complex challenges, prioritizing multiple ongoing projects, and developing quick turn-around contract management strategies
Excellent process-building and program management skills
Skilled with Google G Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and other software tools as required
Solid business judgment
Change positive
Qualifications:
Qualified attorney with a minimum of two-three years' combined experience in law firm, government, and/or in-house legal department, preferably in the technology industry
Relevant certifications: CISSP, CIPP, CISA or equivalent experience
Data security or privacy experience
Experience collaborating with various levels of personnel
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