Senior Legal Advisor (Contracting)
Who we are
VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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About this Role
As a Senior Legal Advisor (Contracting), you will provide timely, accurate, solution‑oriented legal support across a wide portfolio of commercial and contractual matters. You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and closing high‑value, global contracts—ensuring risks are minimized while driving business outcomes and customer satisfaction.
What you’ll do
• Drafting and negotiating complex global and/or high complexity customer contracts and other legal documents relating to deals with major multinational companies arising through the operations of the Group Enterprise businesses.
• Providing accurate, effective and timely legal advice, analysis and support on commercial and contractual matters of relating to the Group Enterprise businesses, translating complex legal issues into simple language,
• Understanding & mitigating potential risk factors to Vodafone in accordance with relevant guidance, standards and processes.
• Referring account team to the competent stakeholder. Providing and/or obtaining legal approval for legal risks.
• Supporting legal projects on business transformation, identifying risks and collaborating with business stakeholders to remedy execution gaps and mitigate risks effectively. Contributing to process improvements and implement efficient legal process practices within the Legal function.
• Serving as SPOC, process expert and trainer for training colleagues in related processes and developing their negotiation skills and capabilities.
Who you are
• Degree in law a reputable law school,
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience in the field of commercial and contracting law OR 6+ years of relevant legal experience in the field of commercial, contracting and telecommunications law plus BAR exam,
• Expert understanding of commercial contract law coupled with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience in providing legal support to commercial business activities preferably in an international environment.
• Ability to identify, analyse, explain, and resolve complex legal issues with a solution-oriented attitude whilst pragmatically balancing risks.
• Excellent team collaboration skills with solid understanding of working in a hybrid environment with remote cross-team/function collaboration.
• Fluent English knowledge (both written and oral).
Not a perfect fit?
Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.
What's in it for you
- Opportunity to work on high-value, complex international contracts
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with global stakeholders
- Involvement in strategic initiatives and product development projects
- A dynamic, multicultural work environment with continuous learning opportunities
- Ability to influence and improve contracting processes and frameworks
- A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
- A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
- A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
- Opportunities to participate in company activities and CSR events
- Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with 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 skills you will learn
- Advanced negotiation techniques for global enterprise contracts
- End-to-end contract lifecycle and governance expertise
- Regulatory and compliance frameworks within the telecommunications sector
- Strategic stakeholder engagement across legal, commercial, and technical teams
- Process optimisation and contracting innovation methodologies
VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment
Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.
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We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
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