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The team you'll be part of We create the critical networks and technologies to bring together the world's intelligence, across businesses, cities, supply chains and societies. With our commitment to innovation and technology leadership, driven by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, we deliver networks at the limits of science across mobile, infrastructure, cloud, and enabling technologies. Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities we need for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world. Working with us, you will have a positive impact on people's lives and help to overcome some of the world's most pressing challenges.
What you will learn and contribute to Preferably based in Australia (although will consider Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia or Thailand), the Legal Counsel CNS APAC is responsible for supporting the CNS Lead Counsels in the APAC & India regions and performing and ensuring adequate legal and compliance services to the Cloud and Network Services (CNS) business group throughout the region.
As Legal Counsel you will be focused on forward-looking and strategic support of management and Lead Counsels to ensure realization of CNS business objectives in APAC & India and serve as an advisor as well as a gatekeeper for the relevant business and support functions, managing legal and compliance risks within the region.
You will strike a good balance between individual and team contributions and be able to work with solid analysis and sound judgment under minimum supervision.
What we offer
Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by EthisphereGender-Equality Index by BloombergWorkplace Pride Global BenchmarkAt Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
Qualifications You have:
4+ years of experience as a counsel within multinational companies or a recognized law firm.Business level English language ability, capable to draft and comment in English.A strong knowledge of the relevant legal framework mixed with excellent legal interpretation skills and exercise of judgment.Ability to identify, assess and summarize legal, regulatory, commercial and operational risks.Experience in drafting commercial contracts and managing negotiations with customers.A proactive learner and team player, able to provide practical solutions and pre-empt blocking issues or hurdles to deadlines.An ability to consider, analyze and research issues and present proposed outcomes.A strong drive to carry matters through to a successful completion with internal clients and stakeholders and who is a true team-player who likes to share knowledge and has a willingness to learn.Strong communication skills with the confidence to propose, challenge and discuss ideas, analysis or other topics. The candidate should be able to interact professionally with all levels of the organization forming effective networks to ensure seamless communication both within legal and with colleagues in the business.Ability to use nonstandard approaches to resolve issues, thinking "out of the box"; suggest improvements and seek opportunities for innovation; and demonstrate initiative & adaptability to ever changing legal and business environments.It would be nice if you also had:
Background in IT, technology, cloud services, data centre or the telecom industry.In-house counsel experience in a global multi-national company.Experience in working on contracts within the Australian jurisdiction.This is not mandatory, but could be considered as a plus.
Responsibilities As part of our team, you will:
Drive legal support on CNS deals and business opportunities including drafting, deal structuring and negotiating contracts with customers and relevant third parties; providing input into contract risk assessment processes; attending contract approval and validation meetings in accordance with Nokia process; cooperating closely with the bid team, sales teams, business group, contract management team and other business stakeholders on deals.Assist in evaluations and conducting thorough due diligence for all deals and transactions and effectively develop and implement appropriate risk-mitigation strategies in relation to Nokia's business operations.Understand internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes and services in close coordination with other relevant L&C and CNS business functions.Provide measurable output in the form of recommendations, training, other type of advice to the business deriving from new laws, regulations, customer contracts, supplier's work, as required.Contribute to strategic decisions within your professional area in line with Nokia standards, processes and policies. Solve complex problems based on sophisticated analytical thought and complex judgment with in-depth organizational and relevant market knowledge.Maintain good standards of corporate governance, including ensuring compliance with applicable laws, consents, regulations, Company policies and rules. #J-18808-Ljbffr