Full-Time

Sr. Legal Counsel

API Sales

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Vonage

Vonage

1,001-5,000 employees

Cloud-based communication services for businesses

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Holmdel, NJ, USA

Hybrid work arrangement based out of New Jersey office.

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance

You match the following Vonage's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • JD from an accredited law school and active member in good standing of at least one US state bar
  • Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant in-house legal experience, ideally in technology, SaaS, or cloud communications
  • Experience leading customer negotiations and drafting complex SaaS and commercial contracts
  • In-house experience working cross-functionally to drive projects and transactions to completion
  • Skilled in advising on legal risks within commercial contracts, including termination, warranty, indemnity and liability provisions
  • Proven ability to perform under pressure in a sales-driven revenue generation environment, providing prompt, accurate responses and work product
  • Strong understanding of data privacy laws (including GDPR) from a commercial lens
  • Proven track record in identifying, assessing and mitigating risks to offer business solutions
  • Business-oriented mindset with strong acumen, problem-solving and project management skills
  • Diplomatic and gravitas to drive consensus and results
  • Proactive, self-motivated and track record of challenging and improving on the status quo
  • Strong team player with sound, practical, and independent judgment; committed to the highest ethical standards
  • Skilled in prioritizing and organizing work in a high-volume, results-driven environment
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple competing priorities effectively
Responsibilities
  • Review, negotiate, create and manage commercial contracts with customers, partners, and resellers to protect company interests and ensure legal compliance
  • Support continuous improvement in streamlining and simplifying processes for contract negotiations, operational processes and the provision of legal support to all other areas of the company
  • Engage with Vonage customers to address needs, resolve questions and negotiate contract terms
  • Advise internal teams (e.g., product, security, compliance) and senior leaders on solutions to support company growth
  • Support the sales teams by reviewing RFPs, assisting indirect sales and advising on new market opportunities
  • Provide legal guidance on the development of new products and services
  • Enhance and standardize contract templates, processes and procedures for a global framework that enables cross-selling across services
Desired Qualifications
  • Thrives in an environment where urgency, results driven mindset and accountability are key behaviors
  • Effective communicator, skilled at engaging with internal stakeholders, and external lawyers, customers, partners, resellers and their inhouse counsel
  • Experienced with API agreements and complex cross-border agreements
  • Experienced with supporting product and engineering teams in a product counseling capacity

Vonage provides cloud-based communication services for businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. Its main offering is the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), which allows companies to integrate voice, messaging, video, and data capabilities directly into their applications and processes. This integration helps businesses enhance customer engagement and streamline internal communications. Additionally, Vonage offers Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), which combines various communication tools into one platform, and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), which focuses on advanced customer service solutions. Unlike many competitors, Vonage operates on a subscription-based model, supplemented by usage-based fees, ensuring a steady income while allowing flexibility for clients. The goal of Vonage is to modernize communication infrastructure for businesses across various industries, improving their operational efficiency and customer service.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$361.9M

Headquarters

Holmdel Township, New Jersey

Founded

2001

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for CPaaS solutions boosts Vonage's market potential.
  • Remote work trends increase interest in UCaaS and CCaaS platforms.
  • 5G expansion enhances connectivity for Vonage's cloud-based services.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging CPaaS providers may erode Vonage's market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements could outpace Vonage's current capabilities.
  • Integration with Ericsson may lead to strategic misalignments.

What makes Vonage unique

  • Vonage offers a flexible portfolio of cloud-based communication applications and APIs.
  • The company provides CPaaS, UCaaS, and CCaaS solutions for diverse business needs.
  • Vonage's integration with Ericsson enhances its global reach and technological capabilities.

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