Commercial Senior Legal Counsel - Remote

Overview

Vonage’s Legal Department seeks a talented Commercial Senior Legal Counsel to support its fast-growing and dynamic API communications division. The role involves supporting complex, strategic transactions with our customers, partners, and suppliers worldwide, whilst serving as a trusted advisor on commercial, compliance, data protection, and legal matters in connection with the product and sales cycle.

In Short

• Review, negotiate, create and manage commercial contracts with customers, partners, and resellers.
• Support continuous improvement in streamlining and simplifying processes for contract negotiations.
• Engage with Vonage customers to address needs and negotiate contract terms.
• Advise internal teams and senior leaders on solutions to support company growth.
• Support the sales teams by reviewing RFPs and advising on new market opportunities.
• Provide legal guidance on the development of new products and services.
• Enhance and standardize contract templates and processes for a global framework.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and active member of at least one US state bar.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant in-house legal experience, ideally in technology or SaaS.
• Experience leading customer negotiations and drafting complex SaaS and commercial contracts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on domestic and international privacy and data security.
• Develop and refine processes to ensure efficient contracting operations.
• Advise on copyright, trademark, trade secret, and patent matters.
• Monitor and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide advice and support to the product team and local legal teams.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Income Protection
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• 401(k) Contributions
• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off
• Three Paid Volunteer Days a Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• Optum Employee Assistance Program