Corporate Counsel, Information Security & Privacy

Netcracker • Waltham, MA

20h

About The Position

We’re building the future of how the world communicates. Netcracker, part of NEC Corporation, combines deep telecom industry expertise with cutting-edge cloud-native and AI-powered innovations to enable communications service providers and enterprises to transform their businesses, unlock innovation, and create meaningful digital experiences for millions of people around the world. With more than 30 years of experience serving over 250 customers in more than 70 locations worldwide, we are the global market leader in telecom software and services. Join us and be part of a team that is not just keeping up with the digital future but is leading the way. About the Role We are seeking a Legal Counsel with a focus on information security, data privacy, and compliance to join our global legal team. The position is collaborative and customer-facing, working closely with commercial legal, information security, sales, and technical teams. The primary responsibility is negotiating security, privacy, and compliance-related provisions in customer agreements, particularly in the context of software development, delivery, and professional services in the Telco/ISP industry, with customers across the globe, primarily in North America, Europe Middle East, and APAC. This role is intended for an experienced individual contributor with strong hands-on experience in information security, privacy, and compliance.

Requirements

• Law degree from an accredited institution and authorization to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• 5–10 years of relevant legal experience focusing on information security, privacy, and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating security and privacy terms in software and/or services agreements.
• Strong understanding of data protection and security frameworks such as GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, and similar standards.
• Ability to communicate complex legal and regulatory concepts clearly to technical, sales, and customer stakeholders.
• Experience working in a global, cross-functional environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the telecommunications industry or supporting telecom operators, vendors, or service providers
• In-house or firm legal experience at a technology, telecom, SaaS, or managed services company
• Familiarity with regional regulatory requirements across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and APAC
• Exposure to telecom-related regulatory or security obligations (e.g., critical infrastructure, lawful access, data localization, network security)
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills with a practical, business-oriented approach.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in a customer-facing and fast-paced commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and advise on information security, data protection, and compliance provisions in customer contracts, including MSAs, DPAs, Support and Maintenance agreements, and security annexes.
• Act as a legal liaison between commercial legal, information security, sales, compliance, and other corporate and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a customer-facing legal contact for security, privacy, data protection, and related compliance discussions during contract negotiations and the project lifetime.
• Support contracting for Telco/ISP software and professional services, including AI/SaaS/cloud and managed services offerings.
• Advise internal teams on regulatory, contractual, and customer-specific requirements related to data protection, cybersecurity, and related compliance.
• Ensure contractual commitments align with internal security controls, policies, and related compliance frameworks.
• Track and interpret relevant global laws, regulations, and industry standards impacting telecom customers.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard contractual language, negotiation playbooks, and internal guidance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed