Senior Legal Counsel
What you’ll do
As a Senior Legal Counsel you will actively contribute to the legal support of business initiatives and ensure compliance within the highly regulated Telecommunications industry.
More specifically you will:
• Serve as trusted partner and provide strategic, actionable guidance and legal advice to cross functional stakeholders
• Provide legal guidance, support and ensure compliance across various departments, including but not limited to Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing and Sales, as well as advising stakeholders on changes of regulations and industry trends
• Proactively identify legal risks, participate in the implementation of compliance framework and corporate policies, in cooperation with key internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with laws , rules and guidelines in regards to a wide range of topics, which may involve corporate, labor law, GDPR and IP issues
• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents
• Conduct due diligence and participate in M&A transactions
• Manage Litigation and supports the coordination of external legal counsels and represent before courts and regulatory bodies when necessary
Who you are
• You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited law school. Master’s Degree is considered as a plus.
• You have proven experience of 10+ years post qualification experience in a law firm or a company’s legal department
• You have strong communication, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• You are able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively
• Excellent Drafting and Negotiation Skills
• Fluency in Greek and English both written and verbal
• Member of the Athens Bar Association
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What's in it for you
• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
• Private Health & Medical Insurance
• Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad
• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
• Spirit of Vodafone Day: one day each quarter dedicated to your personal development
• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
• Needless to say, we cater for your communication wherever you are
• Office amenities: such as restaurant, gym and parking
• Special employee offers and discounts
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Who we are
You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.
Together we can.