Principal Legal Counsel

**Who we are**:
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

**Together we can.**

Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group launched its new technological HUB in 2021, an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.

This vacancy is part of VOIS Spain, legal entity part of Vodafone Group.

Come and join us to create the future together

**Who you are**:
**Key accountabilities and decision ownership**:

- Local country legal support regarding the daily ongoing legal matters relevant for inhouse counsel for _VOIS SP entity
- Participating _VOIS EU related legal project, amongst others supporting cross country agreements for all EU locations
- Keeping up to date with future changes in legislation regarding _VOIS SP, which could affect the operation of _VOIS EU (SP ) and working to enable _VOIS SP (to implement any required changes on time)
- Intellectual Property Expertise
- Provide expert legal advice on intellectual property law, including copyright, trademarks, designs, domain names, patents and trade secrets.
- Handle contentious IP matters such as infringement disputes and enforcement actions before courts and administrative bodies.
- Manage non-contentious IP matters, including registration of trademarks, designs, and domain names, as well as drafting and negotiating IP-related agreements (e.g., licensing, assignments).
- Advise on IP portfolio management and strategies to protect and enhance the company’s intellectual property assets, including its patent portfolio.
- Support the business in navigating cross-border IP issues within Spain and EU and beyond for the wider VOIS organisation, including for the VSOL parent company based in the UK.
- Broader IP Legal Support
- Work on broader intellectual property issues such as brand protection strategies, online content regulation, and digital rights management.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with IP laws in product development, marketing campaigns, and digital platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advise on a range of legal issues in Spain and the EU, including for example on disputes, intellectual property, employment, commercial and privacy law.

**What you bring**:

- Spanish Degree in Law and Master Acceso a la Abogacía
- Full legal qualification, Admission to the SP BAR.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in private practice or as in-house counsel in an international company.
- Stakeholder Management
- Strong knowledge of IP regulations, regulatory practice and Spain and EU jurisprudence.
- Experience representing companies in interactions with external counsel, regulatory authorities, and third-party partners.
- Advanced level of English and Spanish, working experience (at least C1 in english).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Pragmatic approach to legal issues and business solutions.
- Growth mindset and willingness to expand expertise in other legal areas.
- Experience in disputes, employment law, and intellectual property is advantageous
- Proactive and detail-oriented with ability to work independently
- Adaptable to changing priorities and able to work under pressure
- This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of legal matters related to IPS law at a global company.
- Competent in Microsoft Office Packages, particularly Outlook, Word & Excel
- Ability to perform under pressure.
- Teamwork with high levels of responsiveness, adaptability, and prioritization skills.
- No criminal background

**Nice To Have**:

- Further study in Intellectual Property law.
- Experience in the telecom. industry dealing with legal issues such as compliance, commercial law, data protection, and corporate law.

**Benefits**:

- We offer hybrid (2 days in the office).
- Competitive salary.
- Intensive Summer Schedule.
- Intensive schedule every Friday.
- Health Insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 25 days holiday + December 24th and 31st.
- Restaurant tickets.
- Online training.

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**Why Vodafone?**:
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