Head of L&C India Market Head

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

What you will learn and contribute to

Your role will be a business partner and be involved in key management decisions. Besides the management role, you will need to oversee all legal and compliance matters in Nokia’s business and operations in India and provide training and guidance to your team to ensure business receives the best legal support across Nokia’s different line of business and operations in India. You and your team will help the business to understand the regulatory framework and risks around telecommunication and supply chain requirements applying to network vendors to ensure compliance with local laws, regulations and codes. Monitoring major legislative developments and regulatory changes that is relevant to Nokia in India and updating legal and commercial teams accordingly is another key focus area. The role will focus primarily on India, with additional opportunity to provide support on regional matters in Asia Pacific and Japan over time.

Your skills and experience

You must be a qualified lawyer in India with minimum 15 years of experience, as well as have prior management experience in leading a regional legal team in India. You must have gained your legal training and first working experience in a top tier reputable corporate/commercial law firm rounded off with an In-house counsel experience in a global multi-national company. Prior experience in the IT/ technology/ telecommunications industry is a plus. You will able to provide excellent working references and credentials.

What we offer

We are offering a performance driven compensation scheme, a unique leadership opportunity as well as a long-term career path within Nokia’s Global Legal & Compliance department. 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.