Legal Counsel

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support our UK Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) business. You will provide expert legal advice on MVNO-specific commercial arrangements, telecoms regulations, and data protection compliance, playing a critical role in shaping our commercial and regulatory strategy in a dynamic and competitive market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the negotiation, drafting, and management of complex MVNO commercial contracts, including network access agreements, supplier contracts, reseller agreements, and customer terms.
• Provide legal guidance on telecoms regulatory compliance specific to MVNO operations, including Ofcom regulations, spectrum access, and licensing.
• Support the business in managing relationships with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and other key partners.
• Advise on data protection and privacy compliance under GDPR and related telecoms-specific privacy requirements.
• Manage legal risk related to product launches, service offerings, and commercial initiatives.
• Assist with dispute resolution and coordinate with external counsel on litigation or regulatory investigations.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting MVNOs and advise the business proactively.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management and cross-functional teams including Commercial, Finance, Technology, and Compliance.
• Mentor junior legal team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and policies within the MVNO business.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister with a UK practising certificate.
• Minimum 7 years PQE with substantial experience in telecoms law, ideally with direct exposure to MVNO or MNO environments.
• In-depth knowledge of UK telecoms regulatory frameworks, Ofcom requirements, and commercial telecoms contracting.
• Proven expertise negotiating complex network and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of data protection and privacy issues in telecoms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to provide pragmatic legal advice aligned with business goals.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing or mentoring legal teams preferred.