Senior Counsel, Product Development

4 weeks ago

Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Vodafone Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Counsel, Product to join our team at Vodafone UK. As a key member of our Corporate function, you will play a critical role in delivering Vodafone Business, Business Product, and Legal Strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work alongside the Head of Legal, Legal Leadership team, and senior lawyers to drive team development and engagement, and own and drive Business Project Legal activities and projects.
  • Provide specialist and expert product legal advice, and drive Business legal transformation projects, process improvement, and change innovation.
  • Lead legal advisor providing legal support in relation to new Business product development, service introduction, and product improvement activities.
  • Business partner for key stakeholder relationships in Business Product, Commercial, Business Marketing, Digital, Data & Transformation.
  • Manage Business Product Legal priorities and resource planning using agile tools and processes.
  • Provide strategic legal advice on all key Business Product projects, on Business Legal contract template strategy, and the creation of Business UK Product contract documentation.
  • Lead liaison with Group Product Legal teams and linked process such as Trust By Design.
  • Provide expert advice on structuring, drafting, and negotiating contracts with suppliers, partners, and customers required in the development and deployment of the Business Product catalogue.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with relevant functions beyond Business Product who also in the development and/or deployment of Business Products Regulatory, Compliance, Supply Chain, VPC, Legal Technology Teams.
  • Develop and lead on stakeholder training covering key legal issues and in running “Product Meets Deals” sessions.
  • Advise on financial services matters on consumer credit and payment services. Draft and maintain consumer credit documentation.
  • Advice in relation to Business marketing, advertising, and sponsorship agreements. Develop and maintain efficient and effective relationships with the Business Marketing teams.
  • Advise the Vodafone In Health team (VIH) on product strategy and development, marketing, and sponsorship arrangements.
  • Assist in the maintenance and evolution of Totem (Business Product Legal’s database of live Business products and the Service Terms applicable to them).
  • Create and evolve Product legal know-how, guidance notes, and process improvements.
  • Manage the relationship between external solicitors and Vodafone Limited in relation to all Business Product activities.
  • As a senior lawyer within the function, work with the General Counsel, Head of Legal, and Legal Leadership team to deliver team objectives and raise the profile and impact of the Legal function within the business.
  • Review a wide range of sources of information for proposed legal developments and up-to-date case law; flagging up emerging issues to the Group and UK Legal teams and the business as appropriate.
About You

We are looking for a Solicitor or barrister with a strong background in commercial law, who can deal with highly complex and high-risk issues. You will have excellent drafting skills, commercial judgement, and consultancy skills, and be able to advise internal customers confidently and effectively at all levels.

You will also have excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and be able to lead on complex legal negotiations in both private and public sectors. A working knowledge of Vodafone Limited's regulatory environment is essential.

We are looking for someone who can provide leadership on strategic issues relating to procurement contracts and related matters, and who can review legal work of others and provide coaching and guidance.

Some experience in advising on financial services and promotions, including consumer credit, payment services, and insurance, is desirable but not essential.

We are committed to creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve, and we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work.

Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward.

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