Commercial Property Solicitor

Why work for us:

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future A more connected, more inclusive, and more sustainable world. We believe technology is only as powerful as the people using it to create a better tomorrow:
 

Role Purpose:

The Commercial Solicitor (“CS”) will be a key member of the Legal Team, reporting directly to the Head of Legal, in providing strategic high quality legal advice and expertise in relation to Vodafone’s extensive network infrastructure portfolio. While the mainstay of this role will be managing the licence arrangements and master services agreements Vodafone has with its third-party network property providers who host our physical network equipment, the role will also encompass supporting Vodafone in relation to property-focused matters pertaining to its office and retail sites as they arise.
The CS will act as legal business partner to the network property team and will act as counsel to the Head of Legal and SLT team on all matters impacting upon Vodafone’s physical network infrastructure.
The CS is responsible for the provision of astute, commercial focused legal advice to the business, managing business risk within acceptable levels whilst facilitating the business as much as possible in the execution of its day-to-day affairs. The CS will provide support on both non-contentious and contentious matters, providing legal advice and expertise across a full range of general commercial and corporate law issues affecting Vodafone and its strategic relationships in Ireland

Essence of Role – Key Accountabilities:

1) Network Property Support:
a) Drafting, negotiating and completing legal property documentation in respect of Vodafone’s extensive network infrastructure portfolio to include commercial licence agreements for network sites; 
b) Advising on all legal property issues and associated legal and commercial risks relevant to the business including any property related litigation matters; 
c) Liaising and interfacing with other mobile operators on master service arrangements and co-ordinated network site initiatives. 
d) Providing legal property advice on mid to large value contract negotiations;
e) Providing commercially-focused legal property advice to the executive team and business managers; 
f) Managing stamping and registration (where appropriate) of commercial property agreements. 

2) Professional / technical impacts :
a) Acting as subject matter expert by providing decisive business focused advices on areas of expertise
b) Demonstrating problem solving capability;
c) Translating and communicating complex legal concepts and issues into concise, accurate and pragmatic legal advices to all levels and functions across the business;
d) Advising on relevant legal and governance related policies;
e) Developing/formulating and adapting/amending existing legal policies/processes/ and standards to meet changing business needs whilst still effectively managing risk;
f) Demonstrating the aptitude and ability to handle a heavy and varied workload and to prioritise according to delivery of value to the business;
g) Managing and liaising with external law firms for specialist legal advice where required

3) Commercial Contracts / Corporate Advice: 
a) Strategic Projects/Commercial Contracts: Provide expert legal support in respect of business-critical projects across all business units in Vodafone. Examples of such projects include infrastructural network related projects. including negotiation and interpretation of a broad range of commercial contracts underpinning these arrangements. 
b) , framework agreements..
c) Intra-Group Arrangements and Corporate: Advising on property matters arising from corporate matters/intra-company arrangements. 
d) General Advices: Provide legal advisory support services to all business units within the Vodafone Ireland Group of Companies (including the CEO, members of the executive committee, senior managers, strategy, finance, networks, technology, regulatory, wholesale, supply chain management, human resources, consumer, enterprise, customer care, fraud risk and assurance

We Are Looking For You, If You Have:

Relevant 3rd level degree / qualification in Irish law
3/4+ years post qualification experience, preferably to include experience with top/mid tier private practice firm and/or equivalent experience as an in-house solicitor, telecommunications industry experience is an advantage.
Property & Commercial contracts experience is required. IT, telecoms or commercial property experience an advantage.
Excellent legal drafting and contractual interpretation skills particularly in relation to all types of (i) property related legal documents (in particular drafting licences for installation of equipment) and (ii) commercial agreements including, heads of terms and master services agreements. ..
Strong communication/influencing skills 
Proven analytical & stakeholder management skills
Commercially astute 
Experience in a commercial legal role dealing autonomously with complex matters

Competency / Performance Driver:
Self-starter “sole practitioner” mentality, with the ability to work as part of a multi-functional team and manage a significant number of projects without the need for daily supervision.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Ability to communicate with impact logical analysis, and commercial legal advice to senior audiences using a variety of communication styles.
Demonstrate commercial competence and an ability to blend sound commercial / business understanding and acumen with appropriate legal advice.
A high degree of responsibility/ownership of own projects and advice.
Ability to demonstrate strong personal initiative and as part of a larger team.
Efficient time and case management ability essential.
Interest in telecommunications and new product innovation is an advantage. 

Who we are:

Vodafone is pioneering Ireland's gigabit society. We are Ireland's leading total communications provider offering products and services make a real impact in the lives and communities of our customers. As part of Vodafone Group, we are part of the world's largest mobile community with a presence across all five continents.

We’re at the forefront of innovation in Ireland. From delivering Gigabit speeds which offers the fastest game play for gamers, or helping people work from anywhere in the country, the work we do is at the cutting edge of technology and is constantly evolving.
Our purpose is to connect for a better future, and this is made possible by our people. No matter what your background, career stage or interests, we have opportunities across all areas of the business, which will help you explore and unlock your full potential. You will get to work in a fantastic environment where diversity and difference is valued, flexible working is the norm and you’ll get to play a role in delivering Ireland’s Gigabit Society
Our people are at the centre of everything we do. We employ approximately 1,300 people in Dublin and across our network of retail stores in Ireland. Our aim is to ensure each employee has the opportunity to innovate, to be challenged and to be rewarded. We are dynamic in everything we do, including our approach to training, development, performance management and flexible benefits.
Vodafone is committed to support LGBT+ people at work.
We are an equal opportunities employer where our people can be at their best.
 

When choosing us………

When you join the Vodafone Team, you will have the chance to grow your career while also experiencing some serious benefits 

Some of the benefits that you will receive along the way are:
Competitive Salary
Flexible working (times and location) is part of our culture where your hours can facilitate your personal work-life balance
Generous Employer Pension contribution
Free Phone Bill – When you join the team, your phone bill is on us You will also receive mobile phone purchasing discounts
Learning and Development – We provide extensive training to all of our employees so they can progress in their careers There is also the Vodafone University where our employees can gain incredible skills
Exclusive Family and Friends Discounts – Receive additional discounts for you, your Family and Friends on Vodafone Products
23 days annual leave and 3 charity days off – PLUS a dedicated day off for your birthday
Free Parking 
Access to our Wellness centre including free access to our Gym, health and wellness centre and external practitioners

We are passionate about our employees Here at Vodafone we want you to bring your whole self to work and we enable this with our progressive workplace policies. We are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and Vodafone is committed to support all of their employees at work. We are an equal opportunities employers where our people can be at their best.

When you combine Technology and the human spirit, anything is possible. And when you join Vodafone, we’ll help you shape a rewarding career that gives back in more ways than one. Its starts here. It starts with you. 

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