Legal Counsel

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.
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About this Role

We are seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Legal Counsel to support the Vodafone Procurement Company (VP&C) in Luxembourg. The individual will work as part of the VP&C legal sub-team, focusing on Commercial Services, Corporate Services and Property procurement categories. This role provides day‑to‑day legal support to commercial category managers, including drafting and negotiating procurement agreements, addressing intra‑Group matters, and working closely with Group Legal teams.

What you’ll do

• Provide legal advice and support for contracts and related documents across the Responsible Areas.
• Review, draft, structure, and negotiate procurement contracts while balancing commercial and legal considerations.
• Recommend pragmatic solutions to complex legal issues and highlight relevant risks to stakeholders.
• Contribute to compliance programmes, including anti‑bribery, sanctions, competition law, and data privacy.
• Develop tools, best practices, training materials, templates and playbooks to strengthen legal self‑service capabilities across the business.
• Collaborate effectively with local market legal teams and other key stakeholders across Group Legal, External Affairs, Finance, and VP&C operations.
• Work with specialist functions including IPR, Data Protection, Tax, Finance, Regulatory and Enterprise teams to address cross‑functional legal matters.

Who you are

• Possess strong academic credentials with a law degree from a reputable university; a Master’s degree in law is desirable.
• Bring 3–5 years of relevant post‑graduate experience.
• Have proven expertise in contract law and experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts in English.
• Hold (or are working towards) a bar qualification (preferred).
• Ideally have exposure to international practice, either through an international law firm or a multinational organisation.
• Are fluent in English and comfortable working within a cross‑border, multicultural environment.

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 cutting-edge privacy matters within a globally recognised team
• Exposure to AI risk assessment and privacy operations at scale
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
• Development of expertise in privacy tools and global compliance standards
• Contribution to meaningful privacy protection initiatives impacting millions
• A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
• A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
• Access to internal trainings through Vodafone University and external trainings via other providers
• A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
• Opportunities to participate in company activities and Vodafone Foundation events
• Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with One Business Mobile Superior 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 skills in drafting and negotiating complex international procurement contracts.
• Deeper expertise in compliance topics such as anti‑bribery, competition law, sanctions, and data privacy.
• Cross‑functional stakeholder management in a multinational environment.
• Development of legal toolkits, templates, and guidance materials for broad business use.
• Improved understanding of global procurement processes, structures and risk frameworks.

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

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