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.
Position: Legal Counsel – Central
Africa
General
Purpose
• 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
• 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
• 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
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
• 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
• 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.
Position
Description
• Unquestionable level of integrity with the ability to work as
an enabler to the business in line with company policy and
procedures
• 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
• 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
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
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
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