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Vodafone

1mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have experience as a commercial or consumer lawyer, ideally with retail partnerships, and familiarity with UK consumer law, privacy, employment, or intellectual property laws.
  • You will draft and review B2B contracts, provide legal support, train stakeholders, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain stakeholder relationships to facilitate decision-making.

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

What is the location of the Legal Counsel - B2B position?

The position is located in London with occasional travel to Newbury.

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary is an excellent basic salary plus a bonus and Vodafone benefits.

What are the working hours for this job?

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

What type of legal experience is required for this position?

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

Is experience in advising on consumer law necessary for this role?

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

What should I do if I don’t meet all the desired criteria?

If you're excited about the role but your experience doesn't align exactly with the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may still be the right candidate.

What benefits does Vodafone offer to employees in this role?

Vodafone offers an excellent remuneration and bonus package, up to 28 days of holiday entitlement, an extensive benefits package that can be tailored, employee discounts, retail vouchers, and more.

Are background checks required for this position?

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

Is there any support for candidates who need accommodations during the recruitment process?

Yes, if you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, you can refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance.

What type of legal contracts will the Legal Counsel be involved with?

The Legal Counsel will provide legal and strategic support on B2B contracts, including dealer and distribution agreements and amendments.

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