As an Experienced Legal Advisor (Contracting) at VOIS, you will provide expert legal support for global commercial contracts and enterprise deals. Located in Budapest, Hungary, this role operates on a hybrid model with 3 days working from home and 2 days in the office per week.
Requirements
Degree in Law required.
3-5 years of relevant experience in a commercial legal or contract management role required.
Fluent English knowledge (written and oral) required.
Bar exam is preferred/an advantage.
Skills & Responsibilities
Commercial contract law: Draft and negotiate local and global agreements and legal documents for Group Enterprise businesses.
Risk mitigation: Identify and mitigate material risks to reduce or eliminate claims by customers and third parties.
Stakeholder management: Provide effective legal advice and collaborate across diverse business functions.
Legal operations: Track contract statuses in database systems and contribute to process improvements.
Potential transition routes: People from corporate counsel, legal counsel, or contract manager roles may bring commercial law and negotiation experience, alongside meeting the required legal degree and language competencies.
Job description
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. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture
About this Role
As an Experienced Legal Advisor (Contracting), you will provide timely, accurate, solution‑oriented legal support across a wide portfolio of commercial and contractual matters. You will be responsible for drafting, negotiating, and closing high‑value, global contracts—ensuring risks are minimized while driving business outcomes and customer satisfaction.
What you’ll do
Draft and negotiate local and global agreements – both standard and bespoke - and other legal documents relating to deals with major multinational companies arising through the operations of the Group Enterprise businesses
Provide accurate, effective and timely legal advice, analysis and support on commercial and contractual matters of relating to the Group Enterprise businesses, translating complex legal issues into simple language
Ensure material risks are identified and mitigated to reduce or eliminate claims by customers and third parties
Work on non-deal activities, projects as well as specific initiatives within the Legal Function
Ensure appropriate documentation and tracking the status of contracts in the contract database system
Who you are
Fluent English knowledge (both written and oral)
Degree in Law
3-5 years of relevant experience in commercial legal/contract management role
Bar exam is an advantage
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Good understanding of commercial contract law coupled with excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
Stakeholder management skills
Accuracy in work
Assist with the development of new practices and processes, and shares best practices
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 complex, international legal matters across multiple markets
Exposure to high-value deals and strategic enterprise projects
Collaborative and inclusive working environment with cross-functional engagement
Continuous learning through involvement in legal, regulatory and product initiatives
Ability to shape contracting processes and contribute to organisational improvements
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 commercial contracting and negotiation skills in a global context
Cross-border legal and regulatory expertise within the telecommunications sector
Stakeholder management and influencing skills across diverse business functions
Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for complex commercial arrangements
Process optimisation and legal operations capabilities
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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