Legal and Contracting Associate – Bucharest RO

Role objective and key accountabilities:

To provide comprehensive legal support and contract management services to VOX Solutions, ensuring that all agreements, partnerships, and regulatory requirements are legally sound and aligned with the company’s business goals. The Legal and Contracting Associate assists in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, managing legal risks, and advising on telecom-specific regulations and compliance. This role is integral to safeguarding the company’s interests, mitigating legal risks, and ensuring VOX Solutions operates within the bounds of local and international laws in the telecom sector.

Reports to: Legal and Contracting Team Lead

Key interactions: 

Internal: Sales Team, Strategic Partnerships Team, Deal Desk, Finance Team

External: External Legal Counsel (when applicable), Business Partners, and Third-Party Service Providers

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze, and interpret contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to identify potential risks, discrepancies, compliance issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Draft, edit, and negotiate a broad range of contracts, including but not limited to vendor agreements, client agreements, licensing agreements, and confidentiality agreements, ensuring alignment with the company’s legal and business interests.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their contractual needs and provide appropriate legal guidance.
• Contract Management.
• Maintain an organized system for tracking and monitoring contractual obligations, deadlines, and renewals.
• Coordinate contract execution, including obtaining necessary approvals and signatures.
• Assist in the implementation of contract management tools and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance on contract interpretation and compliance issues to internal teams.
• Legal Research and Analysis on various topics, including laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments and communicate any potential impacts on the organization.
• Prepare legal memos, summaries, and reports to communicate research findings effectively.
• Compliance and Risk Management.
• Conduct legal due diligence reviews on prospective clients, vendors, and partners to assess potential legal, regulatory, and reputational risks. Prepare summaries and risk assessments to support business decision-making.
• Assist in developing and implementing internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Monitor and assess legal and regulatory changes to identify potential risks and propose necessary actions to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with other departments to conduct internal audits and investigations related to legal and contractual matters.
• Relationship Management.
• Liaise and maintain effective communication with external legal counsel, clients, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in managing relationships with external legal service providers and negotiate fee arrangements as necessary.

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field (essential).
• Exposure to contract management and compliance.
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate legal concepts and negotiate contract terms.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research using relevant databases, online resources, and legal research tools.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify potential risks and propose solutions.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy and compliance in contract drafting and review.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and contract management software.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal stakeholders and external parties.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proactive mindset and ability to anticipate potential legal issues.

Experience: 

• Previous experience in contract review, drafting, and negotiation for at least 3 years.

About VOX

VOX is a visionary company led by a single founder, currently leading the way in flashcall and telecom carrier services, transforming the way businesses communicate, authenticate and connect. As a hyper-growth company, VOX achieved over 25% YoY revenue growth last year and is aiming to reach $100M+ revenue this year. VOX is looking for a team of growth-driven individuals to take the company to new heights.

VOX’s cutting-edge technology and dedicated customer service team ensure that telcos and enterprises maintain secure, fast, and reliable connections while protecting their networks. VOX’s promise of a hassle-free experience and superior customer support enables telcos and enterprises to focus on success. As a company, VOX focuses on solutions that monetize the assets of mobile network operators.

Joining VOX offers the opportunity to work with the industry’s leading technologies and help them stay ahead and continue to innovate with a comprehensive suite of flashcall and telecom carrier services. VOX is highly committed to providing its employees with a dynamic, forward-thinking work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, vacation and time-off packages, and stock options. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for highly ambitious individuals, as VOX plans to expand its solutions