Legal Counsel, Product

Location: London or Newbury (hybrid working)
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection 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. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

What you'll do

Role purpose:

(a) work alongside the Head of Legal, Legal Leadership team and senior lawyers to raise the profile and impact of the Business Legal team within the business;
(b) to own and drive Vodafone Business Security Enhanced (“VBSE”) Product Legal activities and projects;
(c) to work alongside Deals legal counsel in supporting VBSE related deals legal activities;
(d) work alongside Senior Counsel and Counsel in providing specialist and expert product legal, and, where required, deals legal,advice; and;
(e) drive Business legal transformation projects, process improvement and change innovation

•Providing or procuring legal support and advice to the VBSE function.
•Supporting VBSE in optimising digital customer journeys and contracting, where appropriate.
•Advising on product launches/refreshes led by VBSE.

•Supporting and advising on VBSE deals legal work where capacity allows and/or working alongside and coordinating deals legal colleagues on VBSE legal work.
•Managing Business Legal priorities and resource planning using agile tools and processes.

•Support the creation of UK Business contract documentation and input to Business Legal contract template strategy.
•Working closely with the Group Business Legal Product team to develop and maintain an aligned product development and contracting approaches.
•Providing expert advice on structuring, and drafting and negotiating contracts with suppliers, partners and customers required in the development and deployment of the UK Business Product catalogue
•Developing relationships and with relevant individuals in other key functions outside VBSE involved in the development and/or deployment of VBSE Products, such as Regulatory professionals & Compliance, Commercial, Frameworks, Technology, Supply Chain
•Regular liaison with Vodafone Limited's regulatory and compliance teams and the provision of commercial/product legal support on key regulatory projects.
•Assisting in the development of best practice within Vodafone in relation to commercial and contractual matters with regard to product development and deployment.
•Assisting in the training of teams within the VBSE function on key legal issues.
•Advice in relation to VBSE marketing.Developing and maintaining efficient and effective relationships with the VBSE Marketing teams.
•Assisting in the maintenance and evolution of Totem (Business Product Legal's database of live Business products and the Service Terms applicable to them)
•Creating and evolving Product legal know-how, guidance notes and process improvements.
•Input into and driving the programme of Product Legal training sessions such as “Product Meets Deals”

Who you are

•University honours degree (second class or better).
•Solicitor with high quality post-qualification legal experience in the commercial field
•Solid grounding in commercial law and a good level of general legal knowledge.
•Experience of OFCOM and/or FCA regulation is desirable but not a requirement.
•Proficient drafting skills and able to draft standard commercial contracts, with ability to draft more complex contracts under supervision.
•Good negotiation and influencing skills
•Able to act unsupervised on standard commercial contracts and under supervision on more complex matters.
•Sound commercial and legal judgement.
•Ability to devise innovative solutions and lead change management.
•Good decision making skills and ability to identify and communicate key risks to internal and external stakeholders
•Excellent communication and organisational skills
•You must be a UK resident and UK citizen, be able to work in the UK without restrictions and meet the UK government security vetting criteria up to DV.

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone 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.

Together we can

Vodafone UK 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/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.