Senior Legal Counsel NI APAC

Job Description

In this role, you will provide legal advice and strategic counsel on network infrastructure-related agreements, partnerships, and business strategies. Advise leadership on regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, and data protection laws. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with vendors, partners, and service providers to ensure alignment with business objectives and legal requirements. Ensure that all network infrastructure agreements comply with internal policies and legal frameworks. Monitor telecommunications and network infrastructure regulations to ensure company compliance. Engage with regulatory authorities and government bodies as needed. You have: Bachelors or Masters degree in Law (LLB or JD) Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of relevant experience within a reputable law firm or within multinational companies. Extensive experience in drafting commercial and technology contracts and managing negotiations with customers Exceptional communication skills and fluency in English Excellent legal skills and knowledge of contract, commercial and privacy laws in the region. It would be nice if you also had: Experience in IT, technology, or telecommunications industry preferred, but not essential. Drive and lead legal support to the Network Infrastructure business in deals including drafting, contract structuring and negotiating with customers/vendors. Act as an advisor for general country legal matters that impact NI business in India, including support to other functions e.g. human resources, finance, corporate services, real estate management etc. Manage and resolve complex contracts and RFP/Tender issues with the customers/vendors. 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 Nokias business operations. Provide appropriate advice and training to the business/procurement/relevant teams on related contracting matters in line with Nokia s policies. Manage customer contracts and provide support to effectively monitor and enforce the contracts from a legal perspective. Evaluate the impact of evolving legal and statutory regulations pertaining to the relevant business function and highlight the same in time and contribute to the business planning process. Maintain good standards of corporate governance, including ensuring compliance with applicable laws, consents, regulations, Company policies and rules