Deputy General Counsel (DGC)

Job Title: Deputy General Counsel (DGC) 
Location: Remote (U.S.-based); Herndon, VA preferred 
Reporting To: Chief Legal Officer 
Leadership Level: Senior Leadership Team (SLT) 

Role Overview 

Everfox protects the world’s most critical data and systems in highly regulated, mission-critical environments. The Deputy General Counsel (DGC) serves as a senior legal executive and strategic partner to the Chief Legal Officer (CLO), Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and senior business leaders across the enterprise, bringing deep technology sector experience to advise on matters central to a high-growth defense tech business. 

This role provides day-to-day leadership of the Legal function, ensures high-quality legal counsel across all material risk areas, and acts as a force multiplier for legal strategy, execution, and operational excellence. The DGC operates with broad delegated authority, high trust, and enterprise-wide visibility—frequently acting on behalf of the CLO in executive, operational, and risk-critical contexts. 

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the DGC is accountable for translating legal strategy into execution, proactively identifying and mitigating risk, strengthening governance and compliance, and enabling business outcomes through practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance. This role is central to Everfox’s ability to scale securely, responsibly, and in alignment with the highest government, regulatory, and ethical standards. 

The ideal candidate would be an experienced Deputy General Counsel, or someone ready to elevate into the role based on prior leadership experience, and can be viewed as a successor to the Chief Legal Officer.   

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:  

Enterprise Legal Leadership 

• 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. 

Legal Strategy & Risk Management 

• 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. 

Operational & Functional Oversight 

• 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. 

Cross-Functional Partnership 

• 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. 

Team Leadership & Development 

• 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. 

Job Requirements 

Education & Credentials 

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school. 

• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction  

Experience 

• 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. 

Leadership & Capability Requirements 

• 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. 

Technical & Professional Skills 

• 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 / Bonus Experience (Not Required) 

• 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. 

Key Attributes for Success 

• Strategic thinker with a strong bias toward execution. 

• Calm, steady leader who brings clarity in moments of complexity or pressure. 

• Values-driven, ethical, and deeply committed to professional integrity. 

• Collaborative partner who elevates organizational effectiveness and decision quality.