Interim Senior Solicitor Corporate

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world.

What You’ll Do

• Provide high‑quality legal advice across a wide range of corporate matters, including M&A transactions, joint ventures, investments, treasury activities and governance.
• Support the execution of strategic transactions, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to deliver commercially focused and practical outcomes.
• Advise on and review transaction documentation, ensuring alignment with Vodafone’s strategic objectives and risk appetite.
• Be proactive in adopting technology and data‑driven approaches to improve efficiency, streamline processes, and enhance the delivery of legal services.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of legal processes, governance structures, and operational efficiencies across the corporate function.
• Collaborate with teams across M&A, Ventures, Investments, and Treasury to support the delivery of key business initiatives.
• Assist in managing relationships with external counsel, ensuring high‑quality and cost‑effective legal support.
• Provide clear, concise, and commercially grounded advice to senior stakeholders, enabling effective decision‑making.
• Support governance and compliance requirements across the corporate structure, working closely with Company Secretariat and other functions.
• Contribute to reporting, presentations, and the use of digital tools to enhance transparency and efficiency in legal processes.
• Play an active role in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, contributing to a high‑performing and collaborative team environment.

Who You Are

• UK qualified lawyer with significant post‑qualification experience in corporate law, including strong exposure to M&A.
• Solid technical expertise across corporate transactions, financing, governance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Interest in innovation, process improvement, and the use of technology to enhance legal delivery.
• Experience working within a FTSE‑listed company, large multinational, or private practice environment.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to provide pragmatic, solutions‑oriented advice.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage and influence senior business leaders.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.
• Experience working collaboratively across functions and with external advisors.
• High levels of professionalism, adaptability, and sound judgment.

Benefits

• 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 per year.
• Charity days: 5 days per year.
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks – the first 13 weeks fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay.
• Private pension: contribute up to 5% of basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme.
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan.

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