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Nokia
invests in technologies important in a world where billions of
devices are connected. We are focused on three businesses:
network infrastructure software, hardware and services, which we
offer through Nokia Networks; location intelligence, which we
provide through HERE; and advanced
technology development and
licensing, which we pursue through Nokia Technologies. Each of
these businesses is a leader in its respective field.
Through Networks, Nokia is the world’s specialist in mobile
broadband. From the first ever call on GSM, to the first call
on LTE, we operate at the forefront of each generation of
mobile technology. Our global experts invent the new
capabilities our customers need in their networks. We provide
the world’s most efficient mobile networks, the intelligence to
maximize the value of those networks, and the services to make
it all work seamlessly.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Legal Counsel – Central Africa
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Lead all legal support to the business in the Central
African region.
- As part of the legal department’s dynamic resourcing plan,
provide support to NOKIA’s other regional business
- To review current processes in the organization, identify
improvements and lead the change process
- Coordinate with all functions in identifying, developing
and implementing improvements in line with NOKIA standards,
processes and policies.
- Providing legal advice on a wide range of agreements with
the customers and suppliers.
- Provide legal training and education to business colleagues
on NOKIA policies, commercial law, compliance and other
relevant legal matters for the sub-region and company.
- Lead all legal risk management initiatives in Central
Africa to instill a positive, world class legal compliance
culture and full adherence to internal and external governance
requirements.
Main Responsibility Area
- Acts as a source of expert current knowledge of all legal,
ethics & compliance programs and supports the development
of an effective and pragmatic compliance culture
- Initiates a communication program that ensures a clear
understanding of legal compliance standards required of
individuals conducting high risk activities in the business
- Responsible for reporting and escalating risks, legal
issues and best practices to Head of L&C for the MEA Region
- Coordinate with all functions in identifying, developing
and implementing improvements in response to legal
requirements, legislation changes and company policy
requirements
- Participates in all the applicable subregion business
approval boards and meetings, responsible for reporting and
escalating legal issues and the relevant risks to the Head of
L&C for the MEA Region.
- Assess level of compliance with established policies,
procedures and standards, across the organization as well as
adequacy of internal controls within business, financial
processes and operations
- Performs proactive risk assessment to identify business
processes in the sub-region and region which may represent a
risk for the company, with an emphasis on financial, business
controls and efficient business processes
Position Description
- Unquestionable level of integrity with the ability to work
as an enabler to the business in line with company policy and
procedures
- Keeps the Central Africa Leadership Team informed about the
changes in legislation and relevant legal topics affecting the
business
- Provides legal guidance in tenders alongside the contract
management and other functions
- Monitors and efficiently manages engagement of external
counsels and the legal budget
- Provide legal guidance and support to NOKIA’s Central
African Business for day-to-day activities and work with the
MEA L&C team as part of the legal department’s dynamic
resourcing plan, to provide support to NOKIA’s other regional
business
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts with third
parties
- Proactively manage legal risks arising from complex
business transactions
- Supports ethics and compliance initiatives
Position Requirements
Basic Requirements:
- 7 – 10 years PQE
- Trained/qualified at a top tier, reputable
corporate/commercial law firm
- Experience of working in a multi-national or regional
company legal department.
- Excellent academic record and working references /
credentials
- Experience in ethics and compliance, Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act and UK Bribery Act
- Admitted, or qualified to be admitted, to practice law in
one jurisdiction in Central Africa
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience in the IT, technology, projects, software,
telecommunications industry.
- Very strong individual contributor
- Strong leadership and business relationship skills
- Experienced in commercial, technology, IPR, business,
labour, contract and competition law.
- Experienced in negotiating and drafting infrastructure and
technology, business development, including those agreements
covering a number of markets
Other Requirements:
- Excellent communication (oral and written) skills.
- Fluent in written and oral English.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all
levels of management and third parties.
- Capable of travel, to all other MEA Region countries on a
short term business trips.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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