Date Posted:
May 19, 2026
Position Title:
Counsel, Public Sector
Office/Company:
Appian
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06988
Reports To:
Location:
McLean, VA
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
Appian is seeking a Counsel, Public Sector to be a trusted business partner dedicated to Appian’s growing US and International government business.Negotiate, draft and advise on software platform licensing and professional services agreements with various government entities worldwide and prime contractors.J.D., or Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 5+ years as a Counsel or Contracts Manager with significant public sector experience, including business with state and local governments.
Responsibilities:
• Negotiate, draft and advise on software platform licensing and professional services agreements with various government entities worldwide and prime contractors.
• Support public sector sales, capture, and proposal stakeholders with RFP analysis and response.
• Implement best practices for contracting with Appian’s professional services subcontractors.
• Advise on FAR/DFARS, ITAR and export control requirements.
• Standardize Appian’s approach to providing requisite certifications to government entities or prime contractors.
• Support the Facility Security Office with compliance, including Industrial Security function and Insider Threat program.
Qualifications:
• J.D., or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years as a Counsel or Contracts Manager with significant public sector experience, including business with state and local governments.
• Deep experience navigating FAR/DFARs framework.
• Proven track record of ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts with government entities and reseller/distribution agreements with commercial partners.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non‑legal stakeholders.
• Experience with IT‑related legal issues (e.g., cybersecurity, software licensing, cloud services) preferred.
Instructions:
Email to apply
Other:
Appian provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
