VodafoneThree – Contract Negotiator

Overview

As Legal Counsel in Vodafone Business, you will provide pragmatic, high‑quality legal support across a broad range of commercial activities. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to balance commercial opportunities with risk management, shaping guidance that informs strategic decisions. Your work enables Vodafone Business to achieve its commercial goals while safeguarding the company from legal and regulatory risk. This role sits at the heart of a collaborative, inclusive team driving digital connectivity and sustainable growth across the UK.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive pay
• bonus scheme
• up to 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• pension plan
• discretionary charity leave
• personalised benefits

Responsibilities

• Support negotiation, drafting, and review of contracts, bids, tenders, and commercial agreements across Vodafone Business sales segments
• Deliver pragmatic, solution‑focused legal advice balancing opportunity with risk management
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align legal guidance with business priorities
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support strategic initiatives and organizational goals
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks with robust governance practices
• Contribute to the implementation of assurance frameworks to protect the business from risk
• Contribute to legal training, guidance, and knowledge sharing
• Improve legal processes via simplification, automation, scalability, and self‑service solutions
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with external stakeholders (customers, external counsel, partners)
• Monitor emerging legal/regulatory developments and share actionable insights
• Support continuous improvement in legal service delivery and foster a culture of collaboration and excellence

Key requirements

• Experience in in‑house legal teams or private practice
• Understanding of technology and telecommunications sectors or willingness to develop expertise
• Ability to own and manage tasks and legal matters with guidance as needed
• Initiative, curiosity, and proactive problem-solving
• Ability to identify and manage legal risks while balancing business needs
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate legal issues into actionable advice
• Confident communication and ability to influence diverse audiences
• Ability to build credible, trusted relationships and collaborate cross‑functionally
• Commercial awareness or potential to develop strong commercial judgement
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
• Team player who contributes to a positive culture

• collaboration
• curiosity
• proactive problem-solving
• contract negotiation and drafting
• risk assessment and governance
• regulatory risk management

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