Senior Litigation Counsel

Join Vonage and help us innovate cloud communications for businesses worldwide Why this role matters: Vonage is seeking a skilled Litigation Counsel to lead and manage litigation, disputes, and investigations across all areas of the business and in multiple countries. This role will serve as the company’s in-house counsel, overseeing matters involving commercial, consumer, employment, and regulatory issues in both judicial and regulatory forums. The Litigation Counsel will manage external counsel, oversee discovery, draft pleadings and other legal documents, advise internal stakeholders, handle pre-litigation disputes, and develop proactive strategies to minimize legal exposure and business risk. This position reports to the Head of Regulatory and Risk. Your key responsibilities: Manage litigation, arbitration, and pre-litigation disputes across Vonage and its subsidiaries. Serve as the primary point of contact for external counsel and oversee litigation budgets, strategy, and reporting. Provide legal advice and support on subpoenas, claims, government inquiries, and regulatory investigations. Lead internal investigations, fact gathering, and discovery management. Oversee responses to regulatory agencies and manage document production and eDiscovery. Advise leadership and business teams on litigation trends, potential exposure, and settlement strategies. Maintain case tracking and reporting for internal management and governance reviews. Oversee processes for service of process and discovery. Support insurance recovery and indemnification matters. Provide guidance on litigation preparedness, document retention, and risk management. What you’ll bring: Required: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state. Minimum 5 years of litigation experience, including responsibility for case management and strategy. Experience handling commercial and consumer litigation. Experience with government or regulatory investigations (e.g., FCC, FTC, state AGs). Strong written and verbal communication skills, including advocacy and negotiation. Proven ability to manage multiple matters and work directly with senior leadership. Business-oriented judgment and ability to balance legal risk with operational goals. Experience working in or with technology and telecommunications. What we consider a plus: Prior in-house experience managing litigation or regulatory enforcement matters. Familiarity with eDiscovery, data preservation, and information governance. Experience with mediation, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution. Experience handling employment disputes, administrative complaints, and consumer claims in coordination with HR and Compliance. Where you will work: We are open to considering fully remote candidates located within the United States. Occasional travel will be required. Sponsorship is not available. Legal authorization to work in the USA is required. We are unable to sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. #LI-HB 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. To learn how we process your personal data during the recruitment process, please refer to our Privacy Notice. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr