VodafoneThree - Legal Counsel - Privacy

VodafoneThree; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay schemes

Bonuses

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Charity time

personalised benefits

Learning tools

Parental leave

Job summary

VodafoneThree is seeking a qualified lawyer to join its in-house legal team in a privacy and data protection capacity. You will shape strategies, provide pragmatic guidance, and balance compliance with commercial objectives within a fast-paced telecoms environment.

You will work closely with senior leaders, manage regulatory risks, and drive improvements in legal processes while collaborating across cross-functional teams to support VodafoneThree's growth and digital initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in an in-house legal team or private practice
• Experience or interest in privacy, data protection and regulatory compliance
• Understanding of the telecommunications or technology sector, or a genuine enthusiasm to develop expertise in these areas
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance legal risk with business opportunity

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, pragmatic and solution-focused legal advice on privacy, data protection and wider business initiatives
• Support the development and delivery of privacy strategies that balance legal compliance with commercial objectives
• Help identify, assess and manage legal, regulatory, financial and reputational risks across key business programmes
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring legal guidance is aligned with business priorities and delivered at pace
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals while championing best legal practice
• Contribute to training, guidance and awareness activities that help colleagues confidently navigate legal and privacy requirements
• Drive improvements in legal processes through simplification, automation and scalable self-service solutions
• Work with external partners, suppliers, legal advisers and other stakeholders to support VodafoneThree's commercial ambitions
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments, sharing insights and helping the business stay ahead of emerging privacy and telecoms trends
• Support a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and innovation within the Legal team

Skills

Privacy law

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Analytical thinking

Communication

Risk-based approach

In-house experience

Telecom/Tech knowledge

Education

Legal qualification (solicitor/barrister)

Job description

Location: Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

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. 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, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

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 and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join us at the heart of our business 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

You’ll work closely with senior legal leaders and partners across the organisation, helping to shape privacy and data protection outcomes that support VodafoneThree’s ambitious growth plans. You'll combine legal expertise with commercial thinking to deliver practical solutions, build trusted relationships, and help drive continuous improvement across legal processes.

• Provide clear, pragmatic and solution-focused legal advice on privacy, data protection and wider business initiatives
• Support the development and delivery of privacy strategies that balance legal compliance with commercial objectives
• Help identify, assess and manage legal, regulatory, financial and reputational risks across key business programmes
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, ensuring legal guidance is aligned with business priorities and delivered at pace
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals while championing best legal practice
• Contribute to training, guidance and awareness activities that help colleagues confidently navigate legal and privacy requirements
• Drive improvements in legal processes through simplification, automation and scalable self-service solutions
• Work with external partners, suppliers, legal advisers and other stakeholders to support VodafoneThree's commercial ambitions
• Monitor regulatory and legislative developments, sharing insights and helping the business stay ahead of emerging privacy and telecoms trends
• Support a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and innovation within the Legal team

Who You Are

• Qualified lawyer with experience in an in-house legal team or private practice
• Experience or interest in privacy, data protection and regulatory compliance
• Understanding of the telecommunications or technology sector, or a genuine enthusiasm to develop expertise in these areas
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance legal risk with business opportunity
• Ability to manage your own workload, take ownership of matters and progress work proactively
• Confident relationship-builder with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Effective communicator who can simplify complex legal concepts for different audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, risk-based approach
• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation and finding better ways of working
• Collaborative, inclusive team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues
• Growth mindset with a commitment to personal development and embracing new challenges

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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.

We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application.

What We Offer

• great pay
• bonuses
• up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
• paid time for charity work
• personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more
• amazing learning tools
• top-notch parental leave policies

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.