Legal Counsel - Privacy & Digital Trust
Join Us
At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
- Support Vodafone’s Global Privacy and Data Compliance Program by providing world class legal, strategic, policy operational and other support to Vodafone’s businesses, in particular by i) providing legal advice for Vodafone Global Privacy aThis nd Data Compliance Programme; and ii) negotiation of the terms of strategic solutions for all business lines and functions iii) supporting external facing regulatory activities to ensure Vodafone can execute its business strategies.
- Advising on a broad range of privacy, data compliance, AI and cyber regulations across a diverse range of matters including products, services, solutions, marketing campaigns and technology;
- Providing effective and timely advice relating to internal requests for disclosure and use of data;
- Monitoring regulatory/legislative developments and drafting and updating company policies, processes and precedents as required;
- Legal review and support for key group processes.
- Support on legal and contractual frameworks for data sharing for intra-company, third party and Vodafone’s partners;
- Building awareness of, and delivering training to, stakeholders on data regulations, data protection and privacy issues
- Supporting the development of efficiencies and legal innovation within areas of responsibility and wider group privacy including, but not limited, to digitalisation and automation of key processes and other activities.
- Provide assistance to the Global Privacy Counsel on all required tasks and supporting Vodafone’s Global Privacy Programme, Responsible AI and broader digital / data compliance programme.
Who you are
- Legal expertise in privacy, cybersecurity, data protection, confidentiality of communications and law enforcement assistance in at least one major geographical Vodafone region, and excellent understanding of global privacy landscape in technology and online businesses.
- Good understanding of telecommunications and OTT business strategies and operations.
- Ability to analyse and effectively communicate key strategic implications
- Project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication and public speaking skills including advocacy;
- Comfortable working in a matrix organisation with tolerance for ambiguity. Persistence to drive change over time.
- Results oriented, proactive, responsible, pragmatic and ethical person with a passion for privacy, digital ethics, Responsible AI and interest in technologies and their societal impact.
- Legal Qualification, at least 1-2 year of relevant expertise.
- Good knowledge of the laws governing privacy, cybersecurity and law enforcement assistance.
- At least 2 years of previous experience within the Tech or Telco industries, within a multinational matrix organisation and / or private practice.
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
Yearly bonus: 10%
Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
Charity days: 5 days/year
Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.