Legal CounselNokia

Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.
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. For more information, please visit
What you will learn and contribute to
Based in the Philippines , the Legal Counsel is responsible for performing and ensuring adequate legal and compliance services to the Company throughout Philippines and other countries in Southeast Asia ("SEA") as applicable, working with other sub-functions of APJ and/or global legal function providing subject matter expert legal services to the businesses.
The Legal Counsel should be focused on forward-looking and strategic support of management to ensure realization of business objectives in SEA and managing legal and compliance risks within those countries.
The Legal Counsel reports to the Head of Legal & Compliance, SEA.
Are you passionate about solving problems?
As part of our team, you will:
Assume ownership and accountability for overall legal and deal support for allocated SEA transactions, projects and matters, including drafting, contract structuring, negotiating and working in collaboration with other subject matter experts in the business groups and other legal functions to coordinate support across the SEA subregion.
Be a point of contact for various Sales teams in the SEA Subregion. It is expected that your support will be focussed on your home and near geographies, but if required, you will be available to provide support in other parts of APJ.
Manage and resolve customers contracts and RFP/Tender issues with the respective customers, including by dispute management and working with contract management functions.
Keep abreast of the impact of evolving legal and compliance regulations and other obligations and highlight the same in real time and contribute to the business planning and risk management/ mitigation processes.
Become familiar and work with underlying technology and commercial frameworks and issues that underpin transactions, projects and matters, in order to apply them practically in your day-to-day work.
Your skills and experience
You have:
6+ years of relevant experience within multinational companies or a recognized law firm.
Qualification to practice law in the Philippines, or alternatively, in another jurisdiction such as the UK, EU, Australia or Singapore.
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.
Exceptional communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English.
Native level Tagalog language ability, both orally and in writing, is a plus.
Experience in advising on and drafting commercial contracts, managing related stakeholders, and negotiations with customers
Excellent legal skills and knowledge of contract and commercial law
Proven track record in stakeholder management, with ability to interact and integrate effectively and professionally with all levels of the organization
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
Independent and self-motivated, but within a cross-cultural, remote working environment which encourages teamwork, collaboration and innovation.
Demonstrates resilience and ability to adapt to change in dynamic environments.
Proactively seeks out learning and development opportunities to develop self and team.
Ability to travel if needed, though it will be limited
Background in the telecom industry is not mandatory but could be considered as a plus.
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 Ethisphere
Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation
At 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.
Additional Information
Nokia

Taguig City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time