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Head of Product, Technology, and Data Legal

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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 for an experienced and dynamic full-time Product, Technology and Data Attorney to lead and manage a team of attorneys and legal professionals responsible for supporting our product, technology licensing, intellectual property, communications, and critical data matters, including global privacy compliance and the legal implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This leader will serve as a key legal and strategic business advisor to business leadership, including global product, engineering and marketing teams, ensuring the company’s innovation is protected and compliant with laws and regulations worldwide.

Your key responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and legal guidance as a strategic business partner who is wanted in the room to execute growth plans in direct partnership with the Vice President of APIs, and Product, Architecture, Data, Developers, Marketing/Communations, and Intellectual Property leadership.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of attorneys and legal professionals working as one-team that is open and inclusive, fostering a culture of integrity and compliance, business partnership, and professional development with simple, outcome based solutions that support the company's product roadmap, technology initiatives, and long-term business goals. 
  • Facilitate and execute impactful and outcome based solutions while leading and encouraging continuous learning, curiosity and innovation to enable swift and well informed product, technology and data decisions that accelerate growth.
  • Develop and support customer-friendly, compliant, and risk-appropriate solutions for products that can be easily built into Vonage operations.
  • Serve as the Legal Department’s subject matter expert in relation to Vonage products, data, and intellectual property consideration. Direct the company’s global data and privacy compliance, providing expert counsel on regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, AI and Data Act, and emerging global data laws. Implement legal frameworks and easy to understand policies for the responsible and compliant development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies. Lead team that advises on data governance, data security, data retention, and legal obligations related to data responsibilities.
  • Collaborate with product, legal/compliance and marketing to ensure E2E support for Vonage products and services.
  • Oversee the strategic management and protection of the company’s global IP portfolio, in partnership with Vonage parent organization, including patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. Implement simplified internal policies and training to ensure compliance with open source licenses and best practices for internal IP generation and defense, and provide legal guidance on technology-driven transactions, strategic partnerships, and M&A due diligence.
  • Report to the General Counsel, Vonage
  • Be comfortable working with international counterparties and engage important stakeholders across the broader organization within diverse jurisdictions.
  • Enhance and standardize positions and procedures for a global framework that enables effective E2E management of operations, including providing key product decisions and visibility across legal partners and business stakeholders.
  • Manage external counsel engagement, budgets, and relationships for specialized legal matters.

What you’ll bring:

  • Admitted to at least one state bar in the US (or UK-qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK) with 10+ years post-bar admission/qualification experience, including experience in in-house setting focusing on product counseling, technology law and privacy/data protection.
  • Strong in-house legal experience in fast-paced technology, enterprise, SaaS, or cloud communications companies.
  • Proven experience managing and leading team of attorneys and legal professionals, including direct and indirect teams across high-growth organizations, to provide outcome based and simplified solutions, including streamlined procedures and and third party positions. 
  • Skilled in successfully navigating cross-functional teams and coordinating in advance with stakeholders across highly matrixed organizations.
  • Deep expertise in managing broad scope and complex product legal guidance, including data, privacy, artificial intelligence, communications, marketing, and intellectual property for technology enterprises, with experience building innovative and simplified solutions early in the product lifecycle.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, verbal/written communication, and diplomacy to drive consensus.
  • Proactive, self-motivated leader with proven leadership, multitasking and stakeholder management skills.
  • High integrity with a commitment to ethical standards and effective leadership.
  • Business-oriented mindset with strong acumen, problem-solving and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable, business-friendly advice.

How you’ll benefit:

  • Company Bonus or Commission Structure (depending on the role)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Options
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Company-Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability (STD)
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • Maternity/Parental Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee Support Program (EAP)
  • Voluntary Supplemental Insurance
  • Lifestyle Benefits
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement - available for select positions; full details will be shared during the interview process

Disclaimer: The posted range represents the good faith salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is determined by factors including (but not limited to) geographic location, relevant experience, specific skill sets, and internal equity.

US Pay Transparency

$237,380 - $312,000 USD

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.

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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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