SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

What you’ll do To provide specialist knowledge and support to the Competition Law team, and the Vodafone Group, on all matters relating to competition law, including merger control approvals, investigations and litigation (both defensive and offensive).
To become a key member of the Group Competition team providing specialist guidance to the Group and Local Markets and helping to develop the competition law community across the Group.
Assist in delivering the objectives and responsibilities of the Group Competition Law team, including.
Advising the business on day-to-day competition law issues and responding to competition law investigations; Advising the business on strategic projects such as mergers and acquisitions and obtaining required approvals and developing campaigns to change competition policy to deliver Vodafone objectives; Managing competition law and regulatory litigation (both defensive and offensive) to protect the Group and maximise value; Who you are Qualified lawyer in jurisdiction with well-developed competition law regime.
Expert knowledge in field of competition law, merger control, related litigation, and legal risk management.
Knowledge of the telecoms regulatory environment would also be beneficial.
Substantial experience in managing major competition law investigations.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in top competition law practice or major corporate.
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.
Discretionary yearly bonus.
20% Company car.
company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630 per month.
Annual leave.
28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year Charity days.
5 days/year Maternity/adoption leave.
52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5 Paternity leave.
16 weeks fully paid Private medical family plan.
fully paid Private pension.
You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2.
matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to.
private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme Additional discounts.
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