Vodafone

Legal Counsel

Vodafone  •  Budapest, HU (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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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 a Legal Counsel to support the Vodafone Procurement Company (VP&C) in Luxembourg, working within the VP&C Legal sub-team. This role focuses on providing practical, business-oriented legal advice across procurement, resale, commercial operations, and sales activities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with commercial teams and Group Legal stakeholders, contributing to contract development, risk management, and compliance in a dynamic international environment.

What you’ll do

  • Provide legal advice and support on contracts and legal documentation within procurement and sales activities
  • Draft, review, structure, negotiate, and interpret a wide range of commercial contractsDeliver timely, accurate, and pragmatic legal guidance aligned with business needsIdentify, assess, and communicate legal and commercial risks to stakeholders
  • Support compliance programmes including anti-bribery, sanctions, competition law, and data privacy
  • Develop legal tools, templates, guidance materials, and training to support business self-service
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Group Legal, Finance, Regulatory, Operations, and local market teams
  • Engage with areas such as intellectual property, tax, data protection, and regulatory matters to support business activities

Who you are

  • Qualified law graduate with strong academic credentials
  • Bar qualification is advantageous
  • Sound knowledge of contract law and commercial contracting
  • Familiarity with English law is preferred
  • Fluent in English
  • Proven experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts in English
  • Experience working in an international, multicultural environment
  • Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice in a fast-paced setting
  • Typically 3–5 years of relevant post-graduate experience
  • Exposure to an international law firm or a multinational technology company is beneficial

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

  • Opportunity to work within a globally recognised organisation and legal function
  • Exposure to complex, cross-border procurement and commercial transactions
  • Collaboration with international stakeholders across diverse markets
  • A dynamic environment that supports continuous development and knowledge sharing
  • Participation in strategic legal initiatives and best practice development

What skills you will learn

  • Advanced commercial contract negotiation and drafting
  • Cross-functional stakeholder management in a global business context
  • Risk identification and mitigation in complex legal environments
  • Practical application of compliance frameworks and regulatory requirements
  • Development of legal tools, templates, and process optimisation techniques

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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About Vodafone

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, we protect the planet and help our customers do the same.

But we’re not just shaping the future of technology for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team too. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable, more inclusive world.

If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities and support to help you belong and make a real impact.

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Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1982
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