Senior Legal Advisor - VOIS

## Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

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## About this Role

We are seeking a highly experienced legal professional to provide solution-oriented contract advisory services supporting Vodafone Business initiatives. This role focuses on drafting and negotiating complex global agreements, managing risk, and ensuring compliance while collaborating closely with commercial, product, and regulatory teams. The role plays a key part in enabling revenue growth, supporting strategic projects, and enhancing contracting processes within an international environment.

## What you’ll do

• Provide accurate, timely, and commercially focused legal advice on complex contractual matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate global agreements with multinational organisations
• Lead end-to-end contracting processes, including non-standard and high-complexity deals
• Develop and improve contracting processes, acting as a subject matter expert and process owner
• Create and maintain contract templates and precedent materials
• Conduct contract risk assessments and propose mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including regulatory, technology, tax, and sales teams
• Support product development initiatives by ensuring legal compliance and effective input
• Provide legal support for strategic projects, acquisitions, and disposals
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations and support regulatory projects
• Deliver training and guidance to colleagues and stakeholders on contracting processes
• Act as a point of escalation and support leadership with approvals and process governance

## Who you are

• Qualified legal professional with a law degree and completed BAR exam
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience in the field of commercial and contracting law, or 6+ years of relevant legal experience in the field of commercial, contracting and telecommunications law plus BAR exam, ideally gained within an international business environment
• Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating complex contracts
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, complexity, and multiple priorities
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities
• Effective communicator with strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative team player with the ability to build relationships across functions
• Demonstrated ability to deliver under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience in telecommunications law is advantageous
• Strong commercial awareness with a track record of delivering business-focused legal solutions

## Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

## What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work on high-value, complex international contracts
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with global stakeholders
• Involvement in strategic initiatives and product development projects
• A dynamic, multicultural work environment with continuous learning opportunities
• Ability to influence and improve contracting processes and frameworks
• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
• Opportunities to participate in company activities and CSR events
• Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
• Cafeteria package
• Private Medical Services
• Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health
• Life and accident insurance
• You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
• 16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
• You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners
• You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week

## What skills you will learn

• Advanced negotiation techniques for global enterprise contracts
• End-to-end contract lifecycle and governance expertise
• Regulatory and compliance frameworks within the telecommunications sector
• Strategic stakeholder engagement across legal, commercial, and technical teams
• Process optimisation and contracting innovation methodologies

## VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

## Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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