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The Lead Counsel role will support the MVNx project as sole counsel and play a pivitol role in joining the cross-functional project team, helping them to get set up, work together and stay aligned. It is critical to understand the inner workings of Vodafone and the complexities in structures and inter company agreements across the Group. At its heart, the individual in this role must have critical skills such as deep commercial contracting knowledge, concise drafting skills, the ability to influence very demanding stakeholders, and the ability to deliver complex information into clear articulate reporting to enable proper decisions whilst developing deep expertise to deal with global regulatory and commercial matters. This requires a proactive approach and can do attitude.
Job Responsibility:
Support the MVNx project as sole counsel
Play a pivotal role in joining the cross-functional project team, helping them to get set up, work together and stay aligned
Understand the inner workings of Vodafone and the complexities in structures and inter company agreements across the Group
Requirements:
Qualified solicitor or equivalent with extensive commercial and corporate experience
Significant exposure to complex environments, technical commercial drafting, very strong stakeholder management, strong influencing skills and in-house experience
Proven experience in dealing with conflicts and resolution of senior stakeholders
Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders
Ability to join the dots for the organisation and eliminate siloed working
Advanced Legal Expertise: Regulatory Compliance: Strong understanding of telecom regulations, GDPR and equivalent data privacy laws, and cross‑border legal frameworks
Contract Structuring: Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex agreements with partners, vendors, and regulators
Risk & Compliance: Ability to identify and mitigate multi‑jurisdictional legal and compliance risks
Transactional Experience: Corporate transactions, including customer base acquisitions and M&A activities
Technology & Platform Knowledge: Digital Ecosystems: Familiar with mobile platforms, APIs, and interoperability standards
Cybersecurity & Data Protection: Expertise in safeguarding and managing user data across borders
Emerging Tech: Understanding of AI, cloud, and blockchain implications for mobile services
Strategic & Commercial Acumen: Business Integration: Aligning legal structures with commercial goals for seamless platform launches
Cross‑Border Strategy: Knowledge of international trade laws and telecom licensing
Partnership Management: Experience structuring global alliances and joint ventures
Leadership & Influence: Stakeholder Engagement: Strong communicator with executives, regulators, and technical teams
confident presenting to ExCo and managing challenges from senior stakeholders
Risk Communication: Able to clearly articulate and assess business risks
Change Management: Driving adoption of legal processes in fast-paced tech environments
Sole Contributor: Effective prioritisation and delivery as single counsel
Negotiation: Skilled in high-stakes global negotiations
Influencer & Challenger: Able to influence senior stakeholders, handle cross-functional dynamics, and challenge decisions when necessary
Resource Management: Experience instructing and managing external counsel efficiently
Cultural & Ethical Competence: Global Mindset: Awareness of cultural and legal nuances across regions
Ethical Leadership: Ensures integrity and compliance in all jurisdictions
Communication & Relationships: Strong interpersonal skills
able to present confidently to senior internal and external stakeholders and manage confrontation effectively
Multidisciplinary Advice: Capable of advising on shareholder agreements, TSAs, governance, risk management, co sec issues, and disputes without additional support
Commercial Judgment: Comfortable interpreting ambiguous terms and advising without reliance on external lawyers
Adaptability: Works effectively under pressure
prioritises well in dynamic environments
Industry Knowledge: Understanding of current telecom issues
strong analytical and drafting skills with a commercial mindset
What we offer:
Yearly bonus: 20%
Company car: company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630 per month
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