[Remote] Legal Advisor at Accela

Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Retail, Manufacturing, Finance, BankingIndustries

Requirements

Law degree from an accredited university
1–3 years of professional experience as an in-house legal advisor or in a law firm/private practice
Proven experience in contract law, intellectual property, and privacy & data protection
Experience working in an international business environment
Strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills, with a consultative and solution-oriented mindset
Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken
German language skills (spoken and written) (Nice to Have)
Previous experience in a similar role within a technology or software company (Nice to Have)
Familiarity with legal tech and other tools (Nice to Have)

Responsibilities

Collaborative Legal Support – Work as part of the Legal & Privacy team, which provides integrated legal and privacy advice to all areas of the company
Regulatory Monitoring – Proactively identify and assess relevant regulatory and legal developments affecting the company’s operations across the EU
Contract Review & Negotiation – Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements with clients, suppliers, and partners
Intellectual Property Advisory – Advise on IP protection and usage, ensuring compliance with third-party rights and safeguarding the company’s assets and innovation
Privacy & Data Protection – Assess and advise on privacy and data protection requirements for internal initiatives and external partnerships
Compliance Documentation – Support the creation and maintenance of legal and privacy documentation to meet applicable regulatory requirements

Skills

Contract Review

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Monitoring

EU Law

Intellectual Property

IP Protection

Privacy Law

Data Protection

GDPR

Commercial Agreements

Compliance Documentation

Accela

Cloud-based solutions for government agencies

About Accela

Accela provides cloud-based solutions designed for government agencies to enhance civic engagement and streamline operations. Its main product, the Construct API, enables developers to create applications that improve interactions between government entities and citizens. These applications can assist with various civic functions, including permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and public health management. Accela differentiates itself from competitors by offering a subscription-based Software as a Service (SaaS) model, along with open-source tools and resources that foster a community of developers focused on civic technology. The company's goal is to improve efficiency, transparency, and citizen satisfaction in government services.

San Ramon, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1999Year Founded

$151.4MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Government & Public Sector, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Family Planning Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental Health Support

Risks

Emerging civic tech startups pose a threat to Accela's market share.

Integration challenges with OpenCounter may disrupt service delivery.

Economic downturns could reduce government spending on Accela's SaaS solutions.

Differentiation

Accela offers a comprehensive suite of cloud-based solutions for government agencies.

The Construct API enables developers to enhance civic engagement and streamline operations.

Accela's acquisition of OpenCounter simplifies permitting and licensing processes for users.

Upsides

Increased demand for digital government services boosts Accela's SaaS offerings.

Smart city initiatives globally expand Accela's market reach.

Data-driven decision-making in government operations increases demand for Accela's analytics capabilities.

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