Bitdefender

Malware protection software via machine learning

Legal Advisor

Intellectual Property (IP) +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBucharest, RomaniaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Law is required.
At least 7 years of relevant experience within the Legal Department of a large IT or communications company, in an in-house legal department or law firm.
Solid, demonstrable knowledge of commercial, intellectual property and information technology laws.
Very good knowledge of the applicable Romanian legal framework and the ability to coordinate multinational projects and supervise external consultants from other jurisdictions.
Advanced-level English communication skills.
Ability to work responsibly in a multicultural environment, with attention to detail, organization, flexibility and the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review contracts with clients and suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal procedures.
Ensure compliance with relevant legal requirements across the organization's operations.
Complete tasks related to the organization's legal affairs efficiently and economically to contribute to organizational goals.
Follow up on legal cases with external legal advisors and local courts.
Ensure compliance with information technology, communications and privacy laws and handle these matters within the Bitdefender group of companies.
Advise on regulatory developments in data protection, cybersecurity and telecommunications legislation.
Support implementation of internal policies and procedures in line with the applicable legal framework.
Advise on intellectual property matters, including protection and management of trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights.
Prepare and review license agreements and intellectual property-related contractual documentation.
Support due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions activities of the Bitdefender group of companies.
Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout the transaction cycle.
Advise business and technical teams and maintain relationships within the Bitdefender group of companies.
Coordinate and supervise the work of external lawyers and consultants in relevant jurisdictions.
Participate in multinational legal projects and support business and management teams with pragmatic legal advice oriented toward organizational objectives.

Desired Qualifications

French or German communication skills.

Bitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering best-in-class threat prevention, detection, and response solutions worldwide. Guardian over millions of consumer, enterprise, and government environments, Bitdefender is one of the industry’s most trusted experts for eliminating threats, protecting privacy, digital identity and data, and enabling cyber resilience. With deep investments in research and development, Bitdefender Labs discovers hundreds of new threats each minute and validates billions of threat queries daily. The company has pioneered breakthrough innovations in antimalware, IoT security, behavioral analytics, and artificial intelligence and its technology is licensed by more than 180 of the world’s most recognized technology brands. Founded in 2001, Bitdefender has customers in 170+ countries with offices around the world. For more information, visit https://www.bitdefender.com

About the role
We are recruiting a Legal Advisor who will work in the areas of Commercial Law, Compliance, IT Law and Intellectual Property (IP) for Bitdefender Group companies worldwide. The role is not limited to the application of Romanian law (nevertheless we do not expect the candidate to have expertise in other jurisdictions): the candidate will supervise commercial agreements, license agreements and any legal related matters, ensuring that the organization meets all legal requirements in its operations. The candidate is expected to advise business and technical teams on complex topics, participate in multinational projects and collaborate with external lawyers from the relevant jurisdictions.

Main responsibilities
Commercial Law and Compliance

Prepare and review all contracts with clients and suppliers to ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal procedures;
Ensure compliance with all relevant legal requirements across the organization's operations;
Ensure that tasks related to the organization's legal affairs are completed in an efficient and economical manner in order to contribute to the achievement of the organization's goals;
Follow up on all legal cases with external legal advisors and local courts.

IT, Communications and Data Privacy

Ensure compliance with IT, communications and privacy laws and handle these matters within the Bitdefender group of companies;
Advise on regulatory developments in the areas of data protection, cybersecurity and telecommunications legislation;
Support the implementation of internal policies and procedures in line with the applicable legal framework.

Intellectual Property (IP)

Advise on IP-related matters, including the protection and management of trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights;
Prepare and review license agreements and IP-related contractual documentation.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support

Offer support in due diligence processes for M&A activities of the Bitdefender group of companies;
Collaborate with internal and external teams throughout the transaction cycle.

Generals

Serve as an advisor to business and technical teams and maintain relationships within the Bitdefender group of companies;
Coordinate and supervise the work of external lawyers and consultants in the relevant jurisdictions;
Participate in multinational legal projects and support business and management teams through pragmatic legal advice, oriented towards the organization's objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Law;
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, acquired within the Legal Department of a large IT or communications company, either in in-house legal departments or in law firms;
Solid and demonstrable knowledge of commercial, IP and IT laws;
Very good knowledge of the applicable Romanian legal framework and ability to coordinate multinational projects and supervise external consultants from other jurisdictions;
Excellent communication skills in English (advanced level);
French or German communication skills are a plus;
Highly responsible and motivated to work within a multicultural environment;
Attention to detail, organized spirit, flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.

Offer and benefits

Involvement in diverse legal projects across commercial, compliance, IT and IP law, in a dynamic corporate environment;
Opportunities for continuous professional development and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, locally and internationally;
Collaboration with business and technical teams within a leading global cybersecurity company.

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About the Company

Bitdefender

Malware protection software via machine learning

Bitdefender is a cybersecurity company that protects people and organizations by offering a range of security products and services. Its offerings cover prevention, hardening, risk management, and incident analytics for government bodies, large enterprises, SMEs, and individuals, sold through a global network of partners. The company uses advanced machine learning and deep learning to detect malware and other online threats, continuously updating its technology through rapid research and development. Bitdefender distinguishes itself with a strong emphasis on R&D, demonstrated by hundreds of engineers and researchers and a high patent output over the past few years, as well as its broad global reach. The company’s goal is to keep families and businesses safe online by delivering reliable, AI-powered security solutions and ongoing threat intelligence, across countries and sectors.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Private
Total funding: $13.3M
Headquarters: Bucharest, Romania
Founded: 2001

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