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Full-Time

Sr. Director

Legal Counsel, Privacy

Posted on 6/18/2024

Vonage

Vonage

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based communication services for businesses

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
Enterprise Software
Entertainment

Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Public Speaking
Requirements
  • Expert legal or regulatory skills in privacy and data protection in at least the UK or EU
  • Excellent understanding of global privacy landscape in technology and online businesses
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems in a complex technology and business environment
  • Excellent communication, presentation, public speaking, and people skills
  • Comfortable with ambiguity
  • Results-oriented, proactive, responsible, pragmatic, and ethical person with a passion for privacy and interest in technologies and their societal impact
Responsibilities
  • Roll out of privacy programs and policies across Vonage and related enterprise entities
  • Ongoing monitoring and reporting of effectiveness of privacy policies and controls
  • Creating Vonage and related enterprise entities privacy requirements and supporting their implementation
  • Building privacy into products and services through proactive privacy reviews
  • Supporting commercial and CMT teams by providing privacy advice
  • Identifying strategic opportunities and communicating them to relevant business teams
  • Promoting and maintaining privacy awareness across Vonage
  • Delivering effective, role-based privacy training programs
  • Monitoring, communicating, and adjusting to developments in global privacy legal frameworks and industry best practices

Vonage offers cloud-based communication services that enable businesses to integrate voice, messaging, video, and data capabilities into their applications. Its main products include Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), which help improve customer engagement and streamline internal communications. Unlike its competitors, Vonage uses a dual revenue model with both subscription and usage-based fees, allowing for scalability based on client needs. The company's goal is to modernize business communication infrastructure for various industries.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

Holmdel Township, New Jersey

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vonage's acquisition by Ericsson for $6.2 billion positions it for significant growth and innovation within a global network.
  • Winning multiple awards, including Gold in the 5G category and Best Virtual Agent Platform, highlights Vonage's industry leadership and commitment to cutting-edge technology.
  • Partnerships with major players like Singtel and KDDI Web Communications expand Vonage's global reach and enhance its service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • The $1.09 billion impairment charge by Ericsson could indicate financial challenges or integration issues post-acquisition.
  • The competitive landscape in cloud communications is intense, with numerous players vying for market share, which could impact Vonage's growth.

What makes Vonage unique

  • Vonage's CPaaS, UCaaS, and CCaaS offerings provide a comprehensive suite of communication tools that integrate seamlessly into business processes, unlike competitors who may specialize in only one area.
  • The dual revenue model of subscription and usage-based fees ensures financial stability and scalability, setting Vonage apart from competitors with less flexible pricing structures.
  • Recognition as a leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPaaS for two consecutive years underscores Vonage's strong market position and visionary approach.
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