Legal Counsel

Budapest, Hungary Until 8/23/2026 First posted June 9, 2025 Last posted June 9, 2025
Job description

Hello there! We’re Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (also known as VOIS) and we’re looking for a


Legal Counsel

Your role in a nutshell:

 

Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS) has businesses in Hungary, Romania, Albania and Spain, Turkey, India, Egypt, Germany, Ireland, is a key element in Vodafone’s broader programme to transform, standardise and digitalise the management of various processes across commercial activities such as Customer Operations, Business, Corporate Functions, IT & Networks, and support functions such as Legal, Finance, HR, and the security teams. The VOIS strategy is underpinned by the ‘safe, secure and compliant’ agenda which is its license to operate for serving Vodafone local markets and group functions. 

 

 

What you'll do:

 

 

  • Advise on labour law issues in Hungary and build a solid external network of advisors to support lawyers across the wider VOIS organisation to advise on labour law matters across the VOIS organisation
  • Develop and provide training on labour law compliance to HR teams in VOIS and advise on related policy development
  • Support legal leaders in handling labour law disputes
  • Support or manage contentious matters such as contract disputes or regulatory investigations.
  • Represent the company in interactions with external counsel and regulatory authorities.
  • Provide strategic legal advice on the performance of contracts and compliance with Hungarian and EU laws
  • Support the business in structuring transactions and mitigating legal risks
  • Assist in drafting and maintaining corporate policies and bylaws
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advise on a range of legal issues

 

 

What you will bring to our team:

 

  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in private practice or an in-house legal role within the industry.
  • Proven expertise in non-contentious commercial law matters; experience with contentious matters is a plus.
  • Familiarity with intellectual property and antitrust law is advantageous.
  • Deep understanding of Hungarian commercial and Labour laws, with knowledge of EU regulations.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for complex agreements.
  • Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
  • Clear communication skills (written and verbal) in English, German & fluency in Hungarian is essential.

In return we provide you with:

 

 

    A dynamic environment where innovative ideas are always welcome
•    A collaborative community where your professional goals and work are supported by a diverse team
•    Access to internal and external trainings via other providers
•    A supportive internal coaching and mentoring culture
•    Corporate assets including a laptop and mobile phone with One Business Mobile Superior subscription (unlimited voice, text message, and data within the EU)
•    Cafeteria package
•    Private Medical Services
•    Employee Assistance Program to support your well-being and mental health
•    Life and accident insurance
•    You can work remotely overseas for 20 days a year
•    16 weeks fully paid parental leave. This applies to all non-birthing partners who become parents due to birth or adoption
•    You and your family members can enjoy several discounts from our partners
•    You will be working in a hybrid model, which means 3 days working from home with 2 days office visit per week

 

 

What you need to know about us

 


We are the engine that powers Vodafone around the world: our work impacts millions of people around the globe every day. If you want to experiment and learn fast, integrated into an international, multicultural and inclusive team, then VOIS is the place for you.

 

 

#movewithus #VOIS #_VOIS #VOISHU #LI-Hybrid

About this role

Summary

Advise on labour law, manage disputes, and ensure compliance.

Job title

Legal Counsel

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

telecommunications

Location requirements

Located in Budapest, Hungary; remote work allowed 20 days/year.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

labour lawcommercial lawintellectual propertyantitrustHungarian lawEU regulationsdraftingnegotiationcommunication

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

labour lawcommercial lawintellectual propertyantitrustregulatory
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Budapest, Hungary

Hybrid City