Are you excited to play a crucial role in a dynamic and innovative legal team? Look no further! Virgin Media Limited is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel - Wholesale to join our outstanding team in Paddington or in Reading. This is an outstanding opportunity to provide high‑calibre legal advice and support on wholesale matters, ensuring consistent and proactive legal business partnering.
Who we are: Being the fastest broadband network in the UK. A mobile brand adored by the nation. Also, counted among the UK's largest companies. Our dedication lies in prioritising customer needs, simplifying processes, and bringing joy to their lives. With ambitious visions and a talented team, we are shaping a more interconnected future for all.
Our ways of working: We are a flexible‑first organisation, because we know people do their best work when they have choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to spend at least eight days each month connecting in person. That doesn’t just mean time in the office, it could be team meetings, off‑sites, volunteering days, cross‑functional projects, or away days – anywhere meaningful collaboration happens. What matters is making those moments purposeful, so when we come together, it really counts. We are accessible, inclusive and equitable for all.
Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're actively striving to eliminate bias and obstacles for our people and candidates. We cultivate equity and inclusion in all our endeavours, from the policies we develop to the relationships we build. We advocate for and empower you to embrace your true self throughout your application journey with us.
Must Haves
* Respected legal professional in IT/telecoms sector, with demonstrated history and minimum 6 years post‑qualification involvement (private practice or in‑house) and responsibility for strategic delivery of significant legal and business projects, including major telecommunications contracts and/or b2b sales cases.
* Proficient lawyer with a sound background in diverse telecom transactions, exhibiting substantial legal and business understanding developed in private practice and in‑house environments managing complexity and competing priorities and ensuring accountabilities are clear to effectively manage business risk and anticipating obstacles and crafting pragmatic solutions aligned with organisational goals.
* Ability to adapt to change and ambiguity in a complex, fast‑changing environment.
* Expert commercial legal advisor, utilising extensive understanding of the competition, industry, and key issues facing our business, to translate business strategy into legal execution plans providing recommendations on course of action to address legal risk.
* Exudes high energy and is results‑focused, capable of operating under pressure.
Other stuff we are looking for
* Deep expertise in drafting and negotiating various b2b and b2b2c contracts.
* Experience in managing relationships and leading cross‑functional collaboration at all levels.
* Strong instincts, politically astute with excellent communication skills, influencing decisions beyond the legal lens.
* Financial literacy with an understanding of key performance indicators.
* Independence and proactive attitude, working autonomously whilst contributing to operational excellence with people management skills demonstrated through line management or leadership responsibility in coaching or mentoring more junior colleagues or leading cross‑functional projects.
Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in‑between. We aim to build a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.
Working at Virgin Media O2, you receive a generous reward package filled with perks, and numerous additional options you can include if you wish. These are crafted to assist both you and your family, ensuring that you’re protected regardless of the challenges life presents.
Next steps
We want to get to know you better as a person and learn about your experience. When you apply, you’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we’ll be sure to discuss it with you. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.
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