VodafoneThree - Senior Counsel Competition - 12 Months FTC

Location: London OR Newbury + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract



Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.
    

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.



Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.
     

What you’ll do

As a Senior Legal Counsel within our Competition & Regulatory Legal team, you’ll play a pivotal role in helping shape strategic business decisions, guiding leaders through complex legal and regulatory matters, and supporting the success of a business that is building for the future.

In this role, you’ll be a trusted adviser and collaborative partner, helping the business navigate competition law and regulatory challenges with confidence. You’ll work closely with senior leaders across the organisation, providing practical, commercially focused guidance that enables innovation while managing risk. Your expertise will help shape major strategic initiatives, influence business decisions, and ensure we continue to operate responsibly in a dynamic and evolving market.

• You’ll provide expert competition law advice across the business, including to senior leadership teams and Board-level stakeholders.
• You’ll support strategic projects, commercial initiatives and transactions, including mergers, joint ventures, wholesale agreements, commercial collaborations and network-sharing arrangements.
• You’ll help design, develop and enhance our competition law compliance programme, ensuring it remains effective and practical.
• You’ll deliver clear, risk-based legal advice on product development, pricing strategies, customer propositions, commercial activities and market opportunities.
• You’ll advise on regulatory frameworks and obligations where competition law considerations arise, including policy development, regulatory disputes and litigation matters.
• You’ll support engagement with regulatory and competition authorities, including Ofcom, the CMA and other relevant bodies.
• You’ll contribute to competition law investigations, regulatory enquiries, information requests and other contentious matters as needed.
• You’ll develop and deliver engaging training and awareness initiatives that strengthen competition law understanding across the organisation.
• You’ll build trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders from diverse functions and levels across the business.
• You’ll monitor developments in competition law, regulatory policy and market practices, providing proactive insight into emerging risks and opportunities.
• You’ll help balance commercial ambitions with legal and regulatory responsibilities, supporting business growth in a practical and solutions-focused way.

Who you are

• You’ll be a qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience gained in private practice, an in-house environment, or both.
• You’ll bring strong technical expertise in relevant areas of law, particularly competition and regulatory matters.
• You’ll have experience advising on significant transactions and complex commercial arrangements.
• You’ll be confident identifying, assessing and communicating legal and commercial risks to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives.
• You’ll combine strategic thinking with practical judgement, helping others find balanced and effective solutions.
• You’ll have excellent drafting skills and will be able to prepare both straightforward and complex legal documentation with minimal supervision.
• You’ll demonstrate strong negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.
• You’ll be comfortable collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and will be motivated to broaden your expertise into new areas of practice.
• You’ll hold a university honours degree (second class or above) or an equivalent higher education qualification.
• You’ll communicate clearly and effectively, tailoring your advice to different audiences and delivering guidance that is concise, logical and actionable.
• You’ll be naturally curious, thoughtful and proactive, with a desire to understand business objectives and contribute to broader strategic goals.
• You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued and where shared success is achieved through partnership and mutual respect.
• You’ll bring a dedicated, solutions-focused approach and a strong understanding of commercial realities alongside legal excellence.
• You’ll enjoy building meaningful relationships across the organisation and working together to achieve positive outcomes for customers, colleagues and the business.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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.
    

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.



Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.
    

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