Role Purpose & Key Responsibilities
\nRole purpose:
\nThe purpose of this position is to manage the provision of timely, effective, and high quality professional legal services across various areas of the business, including contract management, dispute and litigation matters, employment and labour issues, intellectual property, competition law, and general legal advisory to the company and its subsidiaries. The role also provides leadership, oversight, and monitoring of the implementation of the Privacy Programme across Vodacom Tanzania and its subsidiaries in alignment with local laws.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities
\nEnsure timely provision of legal advice, guidance, and support to line management on business matters as needed.
\nSafeguard the legal interests of the company and its subsidiaries in dealings with contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
\nManage contract drafting, review, and contracting processes in line with the company\u2019s Delegation of Authority, and monitor contract compliance to prevent potential breaches.
\nManage outsourced legal services, including service level agreements (SLAs) with external legal providers.
\nEnsure timely registration and renewal of trademarks for the company and its subsidiaries in liaison with relevant Group officers.
\nEnsure company owned properties are legally protected and appropriately registered.
\nMonitor and manage departmental resources and budget while overseeing the implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
\nManage legal disputes and litigation, and represent the company and its subsidiaries before courts and other dispute resolution bodies
\nFacilitate effective interdepartmental and cross functional communication.
\nPerform any other legal duties as assigned.
\nMaintain, update, and communicate Privacy controls, requirements, and processes, ensuring defined ownership, regular review, and staff awareness through internal platforms and training.
\nIntegrate Vodafone Group Privacy standards into the local Privacy Programme and identify additional local requirements for personal data processing.
\nMaintain and report the local Privacy Risk Register and Operational Issue Register, supporting governance routines with the Board Sponsor and Privacy & Security SteerCo.
\nPrepare and execute the Annual Local Privacy Plan aligned with the Global Privacy Plan, with emphasis on mitigating local privacy risks.
\nProvide timely privacy related legal advice to the company and its subsidiaries and ensure effective implementation of the Privacy Policy across all business functions.
\nLead implementation of the Organisational Privacy Impact Assessment (OPIA) process and ensure adoption of Privacy by Design across products, services, and operational processes.
\nManage privacy related regulatory engagements, including approvals, permissions, and compliance obligations.
\nCoordinate between the Privacy Division and internal\/external stakeholders and perform other related duties as assigned.
\nCore competencies, Qualification, Knowledge and Experience
\nUniversity graduate with a degree in law, majoring in corporate\/business law subjects.
\nAdmission as an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania.
\nKnowledge of governance, public policy, and administrative law.
\nMinimum five years\u2019 experience in corporate law practice.
\nMinimum two years\u2019 experience in a management role.
\nExperience in the telecommunications industry is an added advantage.
\nStrong understanding of legal practices, procedures, and principles.
\nStrong computer literacy with excellent proficiency in Microsoft Word.
\nStrong interpersonal and customer oriented skills.
\nExcellent communication skills in English and Kiswahili, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
\nAbility to apply legal knowledge effectively and advise management.
\nStrong analytical skills in identifying and interpreting legal issues affecting the company
\nWho you are
\nNot a perfect fit?
\nWorried that you don\u2019t 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\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t 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.
\nWhat\u2019s in it for you
\nWho we are
\nWe 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\u2019s 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.
\nBelonging at Vodafone isn\u2019t a concept; it\u2019s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You\u2019ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We\u2019re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
\nIf you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https:\/\/careers.vodafone.com\/application-adjustments\/ for guidance.
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