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Legal Counsel - 12 month FTC

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Vodafone

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience as a commercial or consumer lawyer, ideally with retail partnership agreements, and knowledge of UK consumer law, privacy, employment, and IP laws is a plus.
  • You will provide legal support for partner agents, draft agreements, ensure compliance, offer training, and collaborate with stakeholders to address legal and regulatory issues effectively.

Requirements

  • Experience as a commercial or consumer lawyer in private practice or in-house;
  • Ideally (but not necessarily) experience across a variety of types of retail partnership agreements;
  • Experience in advising on consumer law and regulation in the UK would be helpful, but not essential, as would a general understanding of any of privacy, employment and intellectual property laws;

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal and strategic support on all aspects of our partner agent programme and Indirect sales channels, including B2B contracts and projects that support the Consumer Business Unit’s future retail strategy.
  • Draft correspondence and documentation, such dealer and distribution agreements and amendments.
  • Provide in-life contract support, working closely with the Indirect channels to support their strategic priorities.
  • Support transformation activities to drive continual improvements, adopting self-serve as appropriate.
  • Provide ongoing training to ensure key stakeholders engage as efficiently as possible and in a way that manages key legal and regulatory risks.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders across business functions to ensure issues are resolved quickly, escalating to Senior Counsel/Lead Counsel where appropriate.
  • Ensure the Consumer Business Unit understands what is required to comply with relevant law and regulation and deliver succinct and precise advice and risk-based reports to stakeholders to facilitate decision-making;
  • Keep up-to-date with recent legal and regulatory developments and emerging legal issues that could affect VUK’s operations, and advising the business accordingly;
  • Collaborate effectively with other parts of Consumer Legal, UK Legal, Corporate Security, Compliance, Regulatory and Group Legal; and
  • Work with the Consumer Legal Team to deliver excellent commercial and pragmatic legal advice and support to the Consumer Business Unit in a way that embodies the ‘Spirit of Vodafone’.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we offer a hybrid working approach, allowing employees to work both in the office and at home.

What is the duration of the contract for this role?

The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC).

What are the working hours for this position?

The working hours are full-time, totaling 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What type of legal experience is needed for this role?

Experience as a commercial or consumer lawyer in private practice or in-house is required.

Is experience in consumer law essential for this position?

While experience in advising on consumer law and regulation in the UK would be helpful, it is not essential.

What benefits does Vodafone UK offer its employees?

Vodafone UK offers an excellent remuneration and bonus package, up to 28 days of holiday entitlement, employee discounts, retail vouchers, a pension plan, share schemes, and extensive learning and development opportunities.

Will I need to undergo background checks?

Yes, all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet regulatory standards.

How many days per month are employees expected to be in the office?

Employees are expected to come into the office 2-3 days each week, totaling an average of 8 days a month.

Who should I contact if I have accessibility requests during the recruitment process?

For any reasonable adjustments or accessibility requests during your recruitment journey, please refer to the Accessibility section of the Vodafone Careers website for guidance.

What is the work environment like at Vodafone UK?

Vodafone UK values diversity and inclusion, and fosters a collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to thrive and contribute to the company's success.

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