Legal Counsel

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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

• Provide expert legal advice across consumer law, commercial transactions, and regulatory frameworks for innovative consumer hardware, software, and services.

• Lead on structuring, negotiating, and drafting complex commercial agreements, including partnerships and industry collaborations.

• Monitor and interpret UK and EU legislation trends to help future-proof Vodafone’s offerings (e.g. Digital Markets, Green Claims, Accessibility).

• Work cross-functionally with product, legal, and business teams to launch and manage P&S effectively across our global footprint.

• Contribute to strategic initiatives and transformation programmes that enable Vodafone’s purpose-led and customer-centric growth.

Who you are

• A qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK or another European jurisdiction with in-house or top-tier private practice experience.

• Experienced in advising on consumer-facing products/services and independently handling complex commercial transactions.

• A clear communicator with the ability to influence and build trust at senior levels across legal and commercial audiences.

• Able to balance multiple priorities and deliver pragmatic, business-aligned legal advice under tight deadlines.

• Passionate about technology, customer innovation, and building a connected digital future.

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

• Discretionary 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/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
• 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.