Legal Counsel - Commercial Solicitor

Job description

Join us At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers — we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the right balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunity to help you belong and make a real impact. Role Purpose The Commercial Solicitor will be a key member of the Legal team, providing commercially focused legal advice and support across Vodafone Ireland. The role will support a broad range of business activities, including strategic customer, supplier and partner relationships, new product development, commercial initiatives and business transformation projects. While the role is expected to have a focus on supporting Vodafone Business activities, the successful candidate will provide legal support across Vodafone Ireland's operations as business needs require. The Commercial Solicitor will work closely with stakeholders throughout the organisation to support revenue growth, innovation and strategic objectives, whilst ensuring legal and regulatory risks are appropriately managed. The successful candidate will operate as a trusted advisor, providing practical, solution-oriented advice across a broad range of commercial, technology, procurement, privacy and regulatory matters. The role requires a proactive and commercially minded solicitor who can work independently, build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to Vodafone's strategic goals through innovative and pragmatic legal support. What you’ll do Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities: As part of the role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact across Vodafone Ireland by: Commercial & Strategic Projects Providing legal support for strategic commercial initiatives, customer engagements and business transformation projects across Vodafone Ireland. Advising on the provision of Vodafone's products and services, including mobile, fixed, cloud, connectivity, IoT, managed services, SaaS and emerging digital solutions. Supporting major customer, supplier and partner opportunities from inception through to contract execution and implementation. Supporting key business units across Vodafone Ireland, including Vodafone Business, Consumer, Technology, External Affairs and Corporate Functions as required. Commercial Contracts Negotiating, drafting and advising on a broad range of commercial agreements, including: Enterprise customer contracts Framework agreements Master Services Agreements Managed services agreements Software and technology licences Procurement agreements Partnership and collaboration agreements Non-disclosure agreements and heads of terms Strategic Customer & Partner Engagements Acting as legal advisor on strategic customer, supplier and partner relationships. Supporting commercial teams in achieving business objectives whilst appropriately managing legal and regulatory risk. Advising on contractual disputes and escalation matters involving customers, suppliers and business partners. Technology, IP & Innovation Advising on intellectual property, software, cloud, technology and IT-related legal issues. Supporting the development and launch of new products and services. Assisting product owners in the development of customer-facing terms and conditions. Procurement & Public Sector Advising on procurement law and practice, particularly in relation to public procurement and public sector tender opportunities. Supporting the business in responding to RFPs, framework competitions and public sector contracts. Corporate Governance & Compliance Ensuring appropriate governance processes are followed for contractual commitments. Supporting compliance with Vodafone Group policies and governance requirements. Acting as a trusted legal advisor on risk management and ethical business practices. Stakeholder Management Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Vodafone Ireland, including: Vodafone Business Consumer Product & Technology Finance Procurement Regulatory Customer Operations Risk & Compliance External Affairs Human Resources Working collaboratively with colleagues across Vodafone Group to leverage best practices and support cross-market initiatives. External Counsel Management Managing external legal advisers where specialist advice is required. Ensuring effective budget management and value from external legal spend. Training & Knowledge Sharing Delivering legal and compliance training to business stakeholders. Promoting legal awareness and commercial contracting best practices across Vodafone Ireland. 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 — you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity. What’s in it for you? The flexibility to work how you perform best, with hybrid ways of working and real focus on work-life balance A competitive package including salary, bonus and a strong pension to support you now and long-term ‘’Generous’’ flexible benefits allowance, plus access to comprehensive health and wellbeing support Access to our on-site wellness centre and gym, alongside a wider wellbeing programme Free mobile plan, device offers and exclusive discounts for you, your family and friends Market-leading family policies and flexibility to support you at every stage of life Real opportunities for career growth through learning, development and internal progression Who we are We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. 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 — and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same. Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We’re committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making Vodafone a place where everyone feels safe, valued and included. Vodafone is committed to supporting candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please let us know. Together we can. #LI-JB1