VodafoneThree - Legal Counsel - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality legal advice on a range of initiatives, manage legal risk and ensure compliance with evolving legislation. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners is crucial, as is driving continuous improvement in legal processes.
The ideal candidate will have experience as a qualified lawyer in a leading telco, with an understanding of the sector. They should possess strong stakeholder management skills, commercial acumen and the ability to take ownership of their own caseload and manage legal risk. They will also demonstrate enthusiasm for collaboration within a diverse team.
Key performance indicators include timely delivery of legal advice, effective risk management and positive stakeholder feedback. You'll also keep things compliant and protect the business from legal and regulatory risks. It's all about strong relationships, partnering with Sales, Commercial, Finance, Product, and Delivery teams to give timely, commercially focused advice.
You'll help connect the dots across the wider You'll play a key role in identifying and assessing legal risks, using structured frameworks to reduce exposure to financial, regulatory, or reputational issues. Being proactive is key, helping the business stay ahead rather than reacting later. You'll contribute to training and share legal know-how across the business, while also looking for ways to streamline processes.
That includes driving efficiency through simplification, automation, and enabling teams to self-serve where possible. You'll stay up to date with legal and regulatory changes, sharing insights with the wider team and identifying opportunities to improve or adapt. It's about helping the business stay informed, prepared, and ahead of the curve.
Strong legal background - You're a qualified lawyer with solid experience in a leading telecoms company, so you really know your stuff. Industry know-how - You understand the tech and telecoms world, including the key legal trends shaping it. Takes ownership - You pick things up and run with them, keeping work moving forward and using your initiative while knowing when to ask for input.
Smart with risk - You manage legal risks in a practical, balanced way—helping the business stay protected without slowing down its growth. You're also open to improving processes and using tech to make things more efficient. Commercially minded - You get the bigger picture and can weigh legal risks against business opportunities to support smart, strategic decisions.
Great with people - You build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and handle negotiations confidently both internally and externally. Clear thinker and communicator - You break down complex issues, pull out the key insights, and explain things clearly so others can make confident decisions.
Always developing - You're keen to grow, actively seek feedback, and take ownership of your development, embracing new challenges and stretch opportunities. Collaboration: Must be a genuine team player. Demonstrates an enthusiasm to support colleagues, to share ideas and information, and to work together towards shared goals.
