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Vonage

Expert Legal Counsel - Product

Vonage, Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States, 97458

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Overview

Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide! Why this role matters:

In recent years Vonage has embarked on an ambitious and exciting growth strategy which has led to a significant transformation of the business and most recently, it led to the acquisition by global Telco powerhouse Ericsson. Vonage is looking to hire a full-time expert legal counsel focused on providing Legal support to our global Carrier Management Team (CMT). What you’ll do

Provide specialist legal advice

to developers/engineers/architects/product managers/product marketing managers/corporate marketing/events relating to the

development of products and solutions

from identification to implementation, including preparation of appropriate contract templates Develop and support

customer-friendly, compliant, and risk-appropriate templates

for products and solutions that align with the requirements of internal Vonage teams, including Product, Commercial, Privacy, Regulatory, and Compliance, and that incorporate supplier flow-down terms; Serve as the Legal Department’s

subject matter expert

in relation to Vonage products Collaborate with product and legal/compliance to

ensure E2E support for Vonage products and services . Provide

legal guidance on risk-mitigation

and disputes relating to, and other management of, traffic that is phishing or smishing-related, unsolicited, artificially-inflated or otherwise fraudulent or deceptive Report to the

Head of Products, Partnerships, & Procurement

as part of the Legal team. Negotiate with

major MNOs and MVNOs and other sophisticated suppliers Be comfortable working with

international counterparties

across diverse jurisdictions. Possess a strong understanding of the Global

telecoms regulatory landscape as well

as consumer regulatory matters, antitrust, and Intellectual Property and the commercial implications of each. Work with internal teams (e.g., carrier, sourcing, privacy, product, security, regulatory, compliance) to

mitigate the risk to the business and develop practical solutions

and strategies to ensure the effective management of our suppliers, carrier partners, and aggregators. Enhance and standardize contract templates, processes, and procedures for a global framework that enables effective E2E management of suppliers, aggregators, and carrier partners. What you’ll bring

Admitted to at least one state bar in the US (or UK-qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK) with

7+ years

post-bar admission/qualification experience Strong

in-house legal experience

with fast-paced, sales-driven tech, telecom, SaaS, or cloud communications companies. Significant experience in

advising product organizations

across the product lifecycle Proven ability to

manage complex, high-pressure transactions , particularly with MNOs and other carrier partners and suppliers. Skilled in

navigating cross-functional reviews and approvals

in matrixed organizations General knowledge of

data privacy laws

(including GDPR) with experience integrating compliance into commercial work. Exceptional

attention to detail , verbal/written communication, and diplomacy to drive consensus. Proactive, self-motivated team player

with proven multitasking and stakeholder management skills. High integrity with a

commitment to ethical standards

and effective transactional leadership. Business-oriented

mindset with strong acumen, problem-solving and project management skills. #LI-JS3 There’s no perfect candidate.

You don\'t need all the preferred qualifications to make a valuable impact on our team. Our employees and customers come from diverse backgrounds, so if you\'re passionate about what you could achieve at Vonage, we\'d love to hear from you. To learn how we process your personal data during the recruitment process, please refer to our

Privacy Notice . Who we are

Vonage is a global cloud communications leader. And your talent will further help brands - such as Airbnb, Viber, WhatsApp, and Snapchat - accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable-based unified communications, contact center solutions, and communications APIs. Ready to innovate? Then join us today. Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.

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