Head of Legal - Law

What you’ll do

Who you are

* Accountable for implementing strategic decisions in the Legal functional area;

* ensuring development of and adherence to Vodafone policies/guidelines and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory provisions, in order to protect Vodafone interests;

* Possesses a broad and comprehensive understanding of theories and practices to advise and provide reliable opinions/positions on all legal and regulatory matters related to Vodafone�s business avoiding legal and reputational risks wherever possible;

* Manages a team of professionals who negotiate and draft contracts as requested by the various departments, ensuring the best framework for safeguarding the interests and rights of Vodafone and compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

* Leads internal/external negotiations at a senior level, informing and educating senior leaders on legal obligations incumbent on Vodafone in the conduct of its business, arising either from law or Group/local market policies;

* Provides appropriate innovative legal solutions in complicated or novel legal situations;

* Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of more than one legal specialism and is able to resolve complex legal matters;

* Will have accountability for the budget/finances of functional area.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What's in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

Together we can.