LEGAL MANAGER - PRODUCTS&REGULATORY

Hello there! We’re Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (also known as _VOIS) and we’re looking for a   Legal Manager - Products&Regulatory     Your role in a nutshell.
Responsible for efficiently operating the Legal – Products, Procurement&Regulatory function in Business VOIS by planning and leading the team, allocating resources, and improving processes.
Collaborate with Group Legal and Local Market Leadership to develop long-term strategy and legal roadmap for the Products, Procurement&Regulatory functions.
Act as the primary contact for and oversee the legal support for all product legal and regulatory matters related to Product Development, in-life product support and de-commissioning for global and local products across the globe (product portfolios fully owned and supported.
Mobility, IoT, Fixed, Carrier Services, E2E IoT, Marketplace, Managed Saas).
Oversee all contracting matters relating to highly bespoke Vodafone Business International procurement agreements.
Collaborate with senior stakeholders in Group Legal and cross-functional initiatives.
The responsibilities extend across various lines of businesses and departments, including VBI Enterprise, VBI Carrier&Subsea, Carrier Voice & IPX, IoT, within Group Legal and all Local Markets, and across the whole Vodafone footprint with a focus on optimal resource utilization and skilful management the role is responsible to uphold high standards while handling multiple types of portfolios independently..
What you’ll do.
•     Lead, mentor, and manage a team of experienced and senior lawyers and regulatory professionals specializing in highly bespoke supplier contract negotiations, responsible for advising the business on Vodafone Businesss Products&Services and regulatory matters.
•    Oversee and responsible for product legal and regulatory support for the full product lifecycle, including the development of customer friendly and risk appropriate templates for Global type B and C products that reflect tight alignment with the Product Operating Model, in-life product support and de-commissioning.
•    Develop strong business partner relationships with key leaders across Legal & Business Integrity, Group External Affairs, Vodafone Local Markets, and Vodafone Business to enable the delivery of Group B&C Business Products & Services in an effective, efficient and compliant way.
•    Provide guidance, support, and professional development opportunities to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement.
•    Take responsibility for drafting and negotiating complex and strategic agreements end-to-end and advise on legal matters in relation to the VBI Procurement area.
•    Play a proactive role in the Legal & Business Integrity Products & Services Management Team, taking on responsibility for sponsoring change program and projects to drive improvements, Spirit behaviors and engagement year on year.
•    Advise and collaborate with all levels of business stakeholders up to SLT level, understand business strategies, handle senior-level escalations.
•    Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline the New Product Development process and Regulatory support to support the achievement of business objectives.
•    Train and supervise senior and experienced team members, including quality control and escalation of matters.
•    Assist in implementing long-term strategies for the team and collaborate with legal teams across markets to share best practices, supporting seamless access to legal knowledge and resources.
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What you’ll bring to the team.
•     Leadership – Experience with leading a diverse team of both Legal Advisors with a highly professional background and knowledge of the field as well as the supporting personnel.
Able to lead, manage and support in all areas for the best possible outcomes.
•    Innovation and Creativity / Solutions orientated mindset – Able to balance the need for innovation and the achievement of commercial goals with the need for control and consistent adherence to governance.
•     Communicating for Impact – ensuring information is communicated effectively (both internally and externally) in a timely fashion and encourage structured self-service behaviors so that advice does not need to be repeated.
•     Making a personal difference – strong influencing, bridging and negotiating skills (both internally and externally).
Capable of working independently but with the confidence to identify areas where training, supervision or personal development is required.
•     Managing a changing environment – able to deal with complexity and ambiguity in a dynamic working environment.
•     Resilience – ability to meet the personal challenges of working in a fast paced and highly incentivized sales organization.
•     Stakeholder management – ability to advise at LT level and influence decisions  .
In return we provide you with.
•    A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome •    A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team •    Access to internal trainings through Vodafone University and external trainings via other providers •    A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture •    Opportunities to participate in company activities and Vodafone Foundation events •    Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with Vodafone RED subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU) •    Cafeteria package •    Private Medical Services •    Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing and mental health •    Life and accident insurance •    You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year •    16 weeks fully paid parental leave.
This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption •    You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners •    You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week   What you need to know about us We are the engine that powers Vodafone around the world.
our work impacts millions of people around the globe every day.
If you want to experiment and learn fast, integrated into an international, multicultural and inclusive team, then _VOIS is the place for you.
#movewithus #_VOIS #VOISHU #LI-Hybrid Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded.
We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.
We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.