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Legal Counsel - Regulatory Implementation
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# Level **6 – Legal Counsel Position**
## **Company Description**
- **Location:** London (The Speechmark office - Hybrid)
- **Working hours:** Full time, **37.5 hours per week** (Mon–Fri)
- **Working arrangement:** **Hybrid**
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. There are no strict requirements on which days you must be in; the expectation is that you attend the office **2–3 days each week**, with at least **8 days per month** commitment. You should work in conjunction with your line manager to understand what expectations are for your specific role and team.
### **Who We Are**
We’re building a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places, and potential. No matter where you live, your background, or how you access the internet, we aim to ensure everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected. With **Vodafone** and **Three**, we are creating more than just the UK’s best network; we’re closing the digital divide, empowering communities, and driving progress.
We believe everyone should feel they belong. Regardless of who you are and what your story is, we provide a workplace that values diversity, hears different perspectives, and ensures everyone feels safe to be their authentic selves.
You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.
### **Why VodafoneThree**
Join us to be at the heart of transformation. Our commitment is grounded in building responsibly, investing sustainably, and creating lasting opportunities.
We’re more than just extending connectivity; we’re **reimagining** what a connected nation looks like. With an investment of **£11bn in 5G and digital infrastructure**, your role will directly fuel growth, empower businesses, and support communities across the country.
You’ll tackle real challenges with real impact, simultaneously shaping a future that works better for everyone. We operate at pace because what we do matters, and we’re continually learning and evolving.
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Job Description: Legal Counsel
We are merging to create VodafoneThree, the UK’s biggest mobile network provider. By uniting our strengths and talents, we transform the way customers experience network coverage, connectivity, and reliability—delivering unparalleled value and choice.
This is more than just building a company; it’s about crafting a culture, legacy, and future that sets a new benchmark for both customer and employee experience. Outstanding leadership will define our trajectory as we pioneer progress and set the standard for the industry.
As Legal Counsel, you will support VodafoneThree’s regulatory activities, providing high-quality, expert legal and regulatory advice across consumer and enterprise businesses. Your responsibilities include:
- Translating complex regulatory obligations into clear guidance for commercial, product, marketing, and technology teams.
- Business partnering with these teams to inform compliant customer journeys, terms and conditions, and communications design.
- Acting as a legal and regulatory advisor on consumer-facing propositions.
- Ensuring alignment between regulatory frameworks and strategic business goals.
The ideal candidate will be a lawyer with a strong background in UK consumer protection law and Ofcom regulatory frameworks. Your experience should include understanding telecoms products, customer journeys, and the regulatory frameworks governing them. Success in this role demands exceptional communication skills, interpersonal influence across cross-functional stakeholders, and the ability to design/govern compliant product journeys and frameworks with proven effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Regulatory Implementation: Support the design, development, and delivery of complaint customer journeys, propositions, and communications across consumer and business brands, aligning with strategies and regulatory standards.
- Advisory & Documentation: Review, draft, and approve customer-facing materials, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements. Provide specialised expertise on consumer law messaging.
- Commercial Governance: Participate in proposition and pricing approval processes, identifying early regulatory risks and managing them effectively.
- Integration Compliance: Support the merger of Vodafone and Three’s consumer products/technologies, identifying regulatory risks and maintaining compliance standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work collaboratively within legal, regulatory, product, marketing, technology, and operational teams, fostering compliance solutions and a proactive regulatory culture.
- Continuous Improvement: Develop and refine regulatory playbooks, templates, and governance notes, enhancing consistency and efficiency in regulatory processes.
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Key Qualifications & Competencies
You will possess:
- A qualified lawyer with substantial experience providing legal or regulatory advice on UK consumer protection law and Ofcom frameworks.
- Knowledge of telecoms products, regulatory frameworks, and complex customer journeys.
- Ability to embed regulatory obligations into commercial operations at scale, balancing compliance with business priorities.
- A track record of translating legal and technical requirements into accessible guidance.
- Proven collaborative acumen and ability to influence decision-making processes.
Additional Information
Need to Know
We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, and this role requires:
- Background checks, including DBS criminal record verification and financial history assessments.
Accessibility & Inclusion
To ensure all candidates can perform at their best during the recruitment process, we offer reasonable adjustments. These may include:
- Extended time or breaks during assessments.
- Sign language interpreters.
- Assistive technologies or other support.
For inquiries, contact your recruiter or email [email protected].
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