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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract management, including drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle activities, while ensuring compliance with legal standards and organizational policies. Proficient in using digital and AI-assisted tools for legal research and contract review, with strong analytical skills to identify and mitigate risks.
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Qualified LawyerContract ManagementCommercial LawFluent EnglishContract Lifecycle Management
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingContract NegotiationLegal ResearchRisk AnalysisContract Mark-upsObligation TrackingPre-litigation SupportCommercial Agreements ReviewStakeholder CoordinationProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Contract Management SystemsAI-assisted Legal Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
CCCMCFCM
Industry Keywords
TelecommunicationsTechnologyB2B IndustryCross-border TransactionsData ProtectionCybersecurityIntellectual PropertyPublic-sector Contracting
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support review, drafting and negotiation of customer contracts and related documents
- Assist senior counsel on bids, tenders and business opportunities
- Review customer terms, identify legal and contractual issues, and document mitigation actions
- Prepare contract mark-ups, risk summaries, approval notes and briefing materials
- Capture contractual risks and legal approval triggers in deal-approval processes and systems
- Coordinate with Sales, Commercial Management, Finance, Tax, Procurement, Delivery, Product and specialist teams
- Support contract handover and lifecycle activities, including summaries, obligation tracking, amendments, renewals and records maintenance
- Assist with contract interpretation, pre-litigation issues, customer claims and disputes, escalating complex matters to senior counsel
- Support flow-down of customer requirements into supplier and subcontractor arrangements
- Develop and maintain templates, playbooks, guidance, knowledge resources and standard work processes
- Use approved digital and AI-assisted tools for legal research, contract review, drafting and workflow management
- Deliver legal research, process and project support for other APJ&I Customer Transactions matters
- Act consistently with Nokia policies, approval requirements and standards of integrity, confidentiality and responsible business conduct
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified lawyer (or equivalent legal qualification) in Malaysia or another APJ&I jurisdiction, or contract manager with a strong legal/commercial contracting background
- Eligibility to work in Malaysia
- Approximately 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal or contract management team
- Sound grounding in commercial and contract law
- Hands-on experience reviewing and drafting commercial agreements
- Fluent, professional-level English, written and spoken
- Ability to explain legal issues clearly and concisely to non-lawyers
- Good analytical skills and judgment
- Ability to identify material issues, distinguish legal from commercial risk and seek guidance when appropriate
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a regional environment
- Ability to work with stakeholders across functions, cultures and time zones
- Well organised and attentive to detail
- Commitment to maintaining accurate records and following governance processes
- Curiosity, adaptability and motivation to learn about Nokia’s business, technology, customers and contracting models
- Comfortable using contract-management systems and AI-assisted legal tools, or willing to develop these capabilities
- Preferred: experience in telecommunications, technology, software, cloud services, network infrastructure or another complex B2B industry
- Preferred: exposure to customer tenders, cross-border transactions or contracts spanning multiple jurisdictions
- Preferred: familiarity with intellectual property, data protection, cybersecurity, ethics and compliance, export controls or public-sector contracting issues
- Preferred: additional APJ&I language capability
- Preferred: experience with contract lifecycle management, legal operations, process improvement or knowledge management
- Preferred: professional certifications relevant to contract management, such as CCCM or CFCM
Benefits
Comp & perks- Regional exposure to customer transactions across APJ&I, tailored to your profile and language skills
- Structured supervision, practical training and access to experienced legal and commercial professionals
- Opportunities to build expertise in technology contracting, negotiation, legal operations and responsible use of AI
- A collaborative, inclusive and internationally connected working environment
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- Minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees
- Well-being programs supporting mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions supporting personalized career and skills development
- Access to Coaches & Mentors
- Learning environment promoting personal growth and professional development