Commercial Solicitor

Why work for us:

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, more inclusive, and more sustainable world. We believe technology is only as powerful as the people using it to create a better tomorrow:

Role Purpose:

The Commercial Solicitor (“CS”) will be a key member of the Legal Team providing strategic legal advice and expertise across a

full range of general commercial and corporate law issues affecting Vodafone and its Irish interests.

The CS is responsible for the provision of astute, commercial focused legal advice to the business (particularly within the

Vodafone Business and External Affairs team function), managing business risk within acceptable levels whilst facilitating the

business as much as possible in the execution of its affairs. The CS will be expected to project manage key strategic business

projects from a legal perspective, including managing our wholesale projects and our joint venture partnerships.

The CS will take a proactive leadership role in various project teams throughout the business and seek to understand key

strategic drivers of the company to enable the provision of appropriately tailored advice and act as counsel to the Head of

Legal and SLT team on all legal matters.

The CS will provide legal advice and support to business teams in the negotiation and drafting of agreements with Vodafone’s

Business customers, and will support new product innovation, including advising on the development of new technologies and

all IP and IT related issues. The CS should be practical, solution-oriented, and experienced in contract negotiation. You should

possess excellent technical skills in drafting legal documents.

Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities:

As part of the role you will need the ability to have an impact across the business by (but not limited to):

Vodafone Business Unit projects: Provide expert legal support in respect of business critical projects across the Vodafone

Business Unit. Such Projects will include the supply by Vodafone of a wide variety of Vodafone Enterprise products and
As part of the role you will need the ability to have an impact across the business by (but not limited to):

services to enterprise customers of various sizes in the private and public sectors.

Commercial Contracts: Negotiation and drafting of a broad range of commercial contracts, hardware/software/services

procurement, & managed service contracts, framework agreements, software licences.

Procurement: - Advising on Procurement Law and practice, particularly in the context of responding to the tenders from

our public sector customers.

IP/IT advice: Provision of Intellectual Property and IT advices where required in all contracts for existing and bespoke

products and services.

New Product innovation: Evaluating / advising on all legal issues arising in new product development and service

propositions from inception to launch. Helping product owners to draft and construct terms and conditions for the

products they put into the market.

Data Protection, AI & Regulatory: Provide general advice on privacy and data regulation issues.

Corporate Governance: Ensure best in class corporate governance regarding the negotiation and execution of all new

contracts.

External Counsel:- Manage relationships with and use of external legal counsel where appropriate and within budgetary

confines.

“Big Vodafone”:- You will work closely with the Vodafone “family” of Enterprise Units across Europe, in developing and

introducing “best practice” contracting principles in Ireland. You will be expected to cultivate beneficial relationships with

key resources.

Compliance:- Advise the business and act as a gatekeeper for Vodafone Group internal governance compliance policies.

Dispute Resolution:- you will have the ability to critically analyse disputes that arise with customers or partners and help

Vodafone to achieve the best available outcomes;

Training:- provide training to the business and colleagues on key legal, compliance and process messages.

General Advice: Provide legal advisory support services to all business units within the Vodafone Ireland Group of Companies (including the CEO, members of the executive committee, senior managers, strategy, finance, networks, technology, regulatory, wholesale, supply chain management, human resources, consumer, enterprise, customer care, fraud risk and assurance)

We Are Looking For You, If You Have:

Relevant 3rd level degree / qualification in Irish law
3/4+ years post qualification experience, preferably to include experience with top tier private practice firm and/or equivalent experience as an in-house solicitor, telecommunications industry experience is an advantage
General commercial/corporate experience preferred, IP/IT, telecoms experience an advantage.
Excellent legal drafting skills
Strong communication/influencing skills, Commercially astute
Experience in a commercial legal role dealing autonomously with complex matters
Experience of using AI Legal tools an advantage.
Self-starter “sole practitioner” mentality, with the ability to work as part of a multi-functional team and manage a significant number of projects without the need for daily supervision.

Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to communicate with impact logical analysis, and commercial legal advice to senior audiences using a variety of communication styles.

Demonstrate commercial competence and an ability to blend sound commercial / business understanding and acumen with appropriate legal advices.

A high degree of responsibility/ownership of own projects and advices.

Ability to demonstrate strong personal initiative and as part of a larger team.

Efficient time and case management ability essential.

Interest in telecommunications and new product innovation

Who we are:

Vodafone is pioneering Ireland's gigabit society. We are Ireland's leading total communications provider offering products and services make a real impact in the lives and communities of our customers. As part of Vodafone Group, we are part of the world's largest mobile community with a presence across all five continents.

We’re at the forefront of innovation in Ireland. From delivering Gigabit speeds which offers the fastest game play for gamers, or helping people work from anywhere in the country, the work we do is at the cutting edge of technology and is constantly evolving.
Our purpose is to connect for a better future, and this is made possible by our people.  No matter what your background, career stage or interests, we have opportunities across all areas of the business, which will help you explore and unlock your full potential. You will get to work in a fantastic environment where diversity and difference is valued, flexible working is the norm and you’ll get to play a role in delivering Ireland’s Gigabit Society!
Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We employ approximately 1,300 people in Dublin and across our network of retail stores in Ireland. Our aim is to ensure each employee has the opportunity to innovate, to be challenged and to be rewarded. We are dynamic in everything we do, including our approach to training, development, performance management and flexible benefits.
Vodafone is committed to support LGBT+ people at work.
We are an equal opportunities employer where our people can be at their best.

When choosing us:

When you join the Vodafone Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits! 

Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are:
Competitive Salary
Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance
Generous Employer Pension contribution
Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us! You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts
Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers! There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills!
Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products!
23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS  a dedicated day off for your birthday
Free Parking 
Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners

We are passionate about our employees! Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies. We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work. We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.

When you combine Technology and the human spirit, anything is possible. And when you join Vodafone, we’ll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one. Its starts here. It starts with you. 

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