Legal Counsel

Job Description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Provide expert legal advice across corporate governance and commercial matters for Vodafone joint ventures, including VF3.
• Own and manage shareholder governance obligations, including advice on Shareholders’ Agreements and related governance documents.
• Lead governance, approval and signing processes across Company Secretariat, Treasury, DOA and Group functions.
• Support Board and Committee activity, including review of papers, minutes and corporate records.
• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including VSAs, Change Requests, amendments and Migration Plans.Manage contract approval processes and maintain key trackers (VSA, obligations, approvals) to ensure strong governance and compliance.
• Identify, assess and clearly articulate legal and regulatory risk, applying sound commercial judgement and escalating where appropriate.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing decision‑making and constructively challenging risk positions.
• Lead negotiations with partners and vendors and manage external counsel efficiently where required.Collaborate closely with VF3 Legal, Company Secretariat and cross‑functional teams to deliver timely, compliant outcomes.

Who you are

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent, with strong corporate and commercial experience, including joint ventures and M&A‑related activity.
• Proven ability to advise independently on shareholder agreements, governance, Company Secretariat matters and complex commercial contracts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and issue‑spotting skills, with sound commercial judgement.
• Strong understanding of telecoms regulation, data protection (including GDPR) and cross‑border legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, articulating and managing legal and regulatory risk in complex, multi‑jurisdictional environments.
• Strong commercial acumen, with experience aligning legal advice to business strategy.
• Ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders, including ExCo‑level, with clear and confident communication.
• Highly independent, organised and resilient, able to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, pressured environment.
• Experience managing external counsel efficiently and working collaboratively across functions.
• Global mindset, high ethical standards and strong analytical skills.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

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

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.