Hello there! We’re Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (also known as _VOIS) and we’re looking for a

Legal Counsel

Your role in a nutshell: 

Support Vodafone’s Voice & Roaming Services (VRS) in relation to legal matters, including international roaming agreements, roaming wholesale business, roaming operations, new business projects, and new technology projects, and contribute to VRS compliance programmes and industry initiatives. The role also supports VRS’s transformation initiatives aimed at enabling smart digital working and at promoting best practices, standardisation and simplification. Work closely with and support the Corporate Centre legal team and the Vodafone Legal & Business Integrity department in driving cross-functional initiatives and collaboration (“the “Responsible Areas”).

 What you’ll do:

• Draft and advise on agreements in relation to Responsible Areas (including international roaming agreements) and provide legal support to commercial colleagues in their negotiations to achieve contractual arrangements which accurately reflect business requirements.
• Provide advisory legal support in relation to the development and in-life management of VRS services (including, but not limited to advising on applicable law and regulation), and identifying and mitigating risks and assisting in providing solutions to legal challenges.
• Co-ordinate with colleagues in Legal & Business Integrity and Local Market Legal department to ensure that all relevant legal issues are identified and appropriate support provided.
• Provide support in VRS compliance programme (in areas such as anti-bribery, sanctions, competition law, and data privacy) and in VRS industry initiatives to promote best practice.
• Work and collaborate with Intellectual Property Rights, Data Protection, Tax, Finance, Operations, Regulatory and other VRS, Vodafone Business, Group and Local Market functions to assist in all matters related to Responsible Areas.
• Support and work closely and effectively with colleagues from the commercial, wholesale and, operations teams in relation to VRS contracts and arrangements.
• Maintain contacts with internal stakeholders to provide for effective delivery of support for the Responsible Areas.

What you will bring to the team:

• Professional legal qualification
• Relevant post-qualification experience in a commercial legal role dealing with complex matters and varied commercial agreements, compliance and other legal matters
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Commercially aware
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Experience in working as part of a team
• Experience in reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts in English and advising on compliance and/or regulatory matters in English
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills

In return we provide you with: 

•    A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome 
•    A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team 
•    Access to internal trainings through Vodafone University and external trainings via other providers 
•    A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture 
•    Opportunities to participate in company activities and Vodafone Foundation events 
•    Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with Vodafone RED subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU) 
•    Cafeteria package 
•    Private Medical Services 
•    Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health 
•    Life and accident insurance 
•    You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year 
•    16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption 
•    You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners 
•    You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week 

What you need to know about us 

We are the engine that powers Vodafone around the world: our work impacts millions of people around the globe every day. If you want to experiment and learn fast, integrated into an international, multicultural and inclusive team, then _VOIS is the place for you. 

#movewithus #_VOIS #VOISHU #LI-Hybrid 

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.