Commercial Counsel, Arlo Europe

Verisure is seeking a talented, dynamic and resourceful lead counsel to cover the Arlo Europe business and be part of a passionate team enabling sustainable business growth. You will be part of the Arlo Europe team and will report to the Managing Director of Arlo Europe, based in Madrid.

Our office is in Pozuelo de Alarcon and we offer an hybrid working model (3 days working from the office/2 days from home)

You will be expected to have immediate impact. You will partner in identifying actionable solutions for risk mitigation and commercial contracting against the backdrop of an evolving EU and global regulatory landscape.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, agile, international and entrepreneurial business environment. This role offers an opportunity to develop as the business evolves and it is an exciting opportunity to deliver value from day one through innovative and leading-edge legal thinking in building trust with key stakeholders for sustainable business growth.

Strategic context and Value proposition

Verisure is the global number one in providing professionally monitored security systems with 24/7 response services. We protect more than 6.3 million families and small businesses across 18 countries in Europe and Latin America, and our mission is to provide our customers peace of mind by protecting what matters most to them.

Arlo Europe is a division that is part of Verisure since the end of 2019. We provide peace of mind to our customers for them to have total control over the protection of the things and ones they love. Arlo is an award-winning smart security ecosystem for homes and small businesses, delivering powerful protection through professionally designed cameras, video doorbells, and floodlights with advanced AI and real-time alerts. Whether it’s keeping an eye on packages, checking the wellbeing of family or deterring and preventing unwelcome visitors, Arlo prides itself on giving customers the most accurate view on what’s going on when they are away.

With over 35 years of insight, experience, and innovation, Verisure is known for category-creating marketing, sales excellence, innovative products and services, and customer-centricity. Thanks to a strong focus on high quality, our customers are amongst the most satisfied and loyal in our industry. We have some of the strongest double-digit growth and retention rates globally in consumer-facing services which demonstrates our exceptional service levels and strong value proposition to our customers.

About the role

Your key Responsibilities will include:

• Legally advising the Arlo Europe business on commercial and consumer-facing topics, including supplier and distribution agreements, e-commerce and retail programs, consumer protection rules, marketing materials, promotions and customer T&Cs.

• Legally advising on all Arlo catalogue innovations (products and services) and accompanying materials and marketing claims for European markets.

• Covering the operational data privacy topics for Arlo Europe, working with the Group Data Privacy team and the Arlo Europe DPO:

  • to facilitate the provision of pragmatic, cohesive advice on innovations and consumer-facing DP topics; and
  • to promote Arlo Europe business and regulatory interests with Arlo, Inc.

• Partnering with Verisure country Legal teams on matters involving Arlo Europe.

• Aligning with relevant Arlo Inc. Legal and colleagues within Legal function on Arlo Europe topics.

Candidate profile

Experience and Qualifications

You must be a qualified lawyer with a demonstrable knowledge, experience and interest in commercialising technology and related services. You have exceptional analytical and communication skills together with a pragmatic and resilient approach.

In terms of experience, you have:

• Experience as a commercial lawyer in a consumer-facing business including contracting and consumer protection topics, ideally as part of a global and fast paced organization;
• Excellent awareness of and interest in developing law in the EU;
• At least 5 years of professional legal experience - potential for development, appetite to be challenged and energy to learn is key!

In terms of competencies, you:

• Have a pragmatic approach, seeing the legal function as a business enabler;
• Have effective time and project management skills, with a proven track record of getting things done and leading projects;
• Have very high EQ and level of judgment – be a strong, confident but humble leader that exerts influence through persuasion;
• Be enthusiastic and a high energy individual, with a strong drive to create a positive work environment;
• Be an independent problem solver that can set priorities, clearly articulate defensible opinions and enable efficient decision making; and
• Have the ability and willingness to take a "hands on" approach, while maintaining an ability for a high level or strategic view of activities.

Strong fit with our Company DNA

• Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people have a sense of energy that is unmistakable, one that drives us to delight our customers and focus on creating impact quickly.
• Committed to Making a Difference: When we say we will do something; we deliver with excellence. We are accountable, focused and operate with discipline.
• Always Innovating: We believe that Innovation can be big or small; it’s a continuous state of mind that inspires us to think differently and always make things better. We are risk takers and we learn continuously.
• Winning as a Team: Our people know that by leveraging one another’s strengths, investing in and developing our team’s capability and by collaborating well, we will win.
• With Trust & Responsibility: Operating with integrity is core to our success. We are humble, honest and value deep mastery and expertise. We do the right thing, always.