Competition Law Counsel

2 weeks ago

Newbury, West Berkshire, United Kingdom Vodafone Full time

Location: Newbury or London, hybrid working
Salary : Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours : Full time hours per week or part time – Mon to Fri

At Vodafone UK, we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword; it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

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. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.

What you'll do

As a Legal Counsel within the Vodafone UK Competition legal team, you will deliver first-class, solutions-focused advice on all aspects of competition law and telecommunications regulation across all levels of Vodafone's UK business.


• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the broader Legal function to help them identify and resolve competition law queries.

• Build relationships with key partners across the business at all levels, to identify relevant competition law risks and provide an enthusiastic and timely response.

• Support the annual competition law compliance plan, including the provision of face-to-face training and preparation of key compliance messages, and manage the tracking and reporting of the legal team's compliance with that plan.

• Facilitate Vodafone's competition law compliance across projects and agreements with competitors and third parties, including Vodafone's network sharing arrangements, mergers, joint ventures, wholesale agreements and collaborative agreements.

• Collaborate with the Regulatory team to provide input into regulatory consultations on policy initiatives and regulatory constructs.

• Assist in the management of regulatory investigations & litigation.

Who you are


• Strong technical grounding in relevant areas of law

• Experience in managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders, meeting deadlines and working under pressure

• Good decision-making skills and ability to identify and communicate key risks to internal customers (including at Board level) and UK legal management team

• Strong desire to learn about Vodafone UK's business

• Ability to operate effectively with the Competition legal team, other parts of the UK legal team and Vodafone Group legal teams to deliver high-quality coordinated legal advice in a way that embodies Vodafone's values

• Enthusiasm to work in a multi-disciplined team and to expand expertise into new practice areas within the team's remit.
• University honours degree (second class or better) or equivalent higher education qualification

• Qualified lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister, Chartered Legal Executive or equivalent) with experience practising in either private practice or in an in-house role

• Proficient drafting skills

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, able to drive projects to successful completion

• Sound knowledge of relevant areas of law and a clear understanding of the operational, commercial and legal risks with a demonstrable ability to take a proactive and solutions-focused approach

• Excellent communication skills, able to deliver concise, clear, practical and logical advice tailored to the audience

• Experience in the telecommunications sector is desirable but not essential

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