legal counsel

As a Legal Counsel, you will actively contribute to the legal support of business initiatives and ensure compliance within the highly regulated telecommunications industry. Role has a strong focus on litigation matters of the Company, including representation before competent courts, coordination with external counsels and reporting, public procurement, and commercial agreements.

•    Assist in litigation coordination and reporting, represent the company before courts, support the coordination of external legal counsels, and appear before courts and regulatory bodies when necessary
•    Provide legal support in public procurement and public bids
•    Provide legal guidance, support, and ensure compliance across various departments, including but not limited to Operations, HR, Finance, Marketing, and Sales, advising stakeholders on regulatory changes and industry trends
•    Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of supplier, distribution, franchise, retail and wholesale agreements as well as other legal documents.

Who you are

Who you are:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Law from an accredited law school (Master’s degree is considered a plus)
•    5+ years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, including experience in litigation (civil, criminal and administrative) and drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements.
•    Experience in the telecommunications industry (e.g. licensing, 360 compliance) and in public procurement contracts is considered a strong plus.
•    Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
•    Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively
•    Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
•    Fluency in Greek and English, both written and spoken
•    Member of Greek Bar Association

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Award-winning work environment -certified #1 Top Employer in Greece 

• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package 

• Private Health & Medical Insurance  

• Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work from abroad 

• Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love 

• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings 

• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service  

• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home  

• Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services 

• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day  

• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking 

• Special employee offers and discounts