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
We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Commercial Contract Manager with extensive multi-jurisdictional experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, negotiating, and administering commercial contracts across various jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations, and mitigating risks. This role requires a deep understanding of international business practices and the ability to navigate complex legal frameworks in different regions.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Lifecycle Management:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, ensuring they align with company policies and legal requirements.
- Legal Business Partner for closing deals including but not limited to being involved in RFP, bidding documents, SoW, SLAs, KPIs
- Understand the commercial implications of contracts and their impact on the business.
- Manage the entire contract lifecycle, from initial negotiation to execution
- Maintain accurate records of all contracts and amendments
- Obligations management
- Manage contract lifecycle using contract management software/tools
Risk Management:
- Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and propose mitigation strategies
- Monitor contract performance and identify potential issues or deviations
- Assist in resolving contractual disputes and claims
Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate effectively with all parties involved in the contract process.
- Provide guidance and support to internal teams on contract-related matters
Compliance:
- Ensure that all contracts comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in contract law and best practices.
Who you are
Qualifications & Experience:
- Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Law
- Experienced in contract management, negotiation and risk management.
Skills:
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
- Proficiency in contract management software and tools
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/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
- Hybrid working - twice a week in the office
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.