Senior Legal Advisor

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 an experienced legal professional to provide accurate, timely, and solutions‑driven support across a broad portfolio of commercial and contractual matters. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating complex, high‑value, global agreements while ensuring risks are effectively identified, explained, and mitigated. This is an opportunity for an individual who thrives in a dynamic international environment, collaborates confidently with stakeholders, and translates complex legal challenges into clear, practical guidance..

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What you’ll do

• Draft and negotiate complex global or high‑complexity commercial contracts and legal documents involving major multinational organisations.
• Provide accurate, effective and timely legal advice and analysis on commercial and contractual matters, ensuring clarity when explaining legal concepts.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks in line with relevant standards, processes, and guidance frameworks.
• Guide account teams to relevant stakeholders and support the legal approval process for identified risks.
• Support legal initiatives related to business transformation, contributing to process improvement and implementation of efficient legal practices.
• Act as a single point of contact, process expert, and trainer—strengthening colleagues’ legal and negotiation capabilities.

Who you are

• Hold a law degree from a reputable institution.
• Bring 8+ years of relevant commercial and contracting law experience or 6+ years plus BAR exam and telecommunications‑related expertise.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of commercial contract law with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Have experience supporting commercial business activities, ideally in an international environment.
• Show the ability to interpret, analyse and resolve complex legal challenges with a pragmatic, solution‑focused mindset.
• Possess excellent collaborative skills and ease in hybrid working environments with cross‑functional, remote teams.
• Communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.

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

• A dynamic and collaborative environment where innovative ideas are welcomed and supported.
• Access to learning and development tools including Vodafone University and external training opportunities.
• A strong coaching and mentoring culture designed to support professional growth.
• .Corporate assets, including a laptop and a mobile phone with One subscription (unlimited EU voice, text, and data).
• Flexible benefits including a cafeteria package, private medical services, life and accident insurance, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Remote working options, including the ability to work from overseas for 20 days each year.
• Sixteen weeks of fully paid parental leave for non‑birthing partners in cases of birth or adoption.
• Discounts available for you and your family through VOIS partners.
• A hybrid working model, with three days from home and two days at the office each week.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced negotiation skills through exposure to complex, multinational commercial contracts.
• Improved risk assessment and mitigation capabilities within large‑scale commercial environments.
• Strengthened cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Deepened understanding of global commercial contracting frameworks.
• Enhanced ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.