Nokia is seeking a Litigation Counsel to join their legal team in Southeast Asia, focusing on patent litigation and other legal matters as needed. This role requires strong collaboration with internal and external legal teams, including Nokia's in- and out-licensing teams, as well as professionals across various departments within the organization. The successful candidate will be involved in a wide range of litigation and disputes, including commercial litigation, regulatory matters, tax, labor, and antitrust, primarily focusing on Southeast Asia but potentially assisting in broader Asia-Pacific matters.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Southeast Asian litigation, particularly in patent law, and will be a proactive contributor to strengthening Nokia's litigation function. This includes implementing rigorous case assessment processes, actively managing external counsel, overseeing budgets, building relationships with key stakeholders, and utilizing advanced litigation management tools. They will also be expected to support Nokia's local lobbying efforts, building relationships and crafting messages as part of a cross-functional team.

The chosen candidate will thrive in a matrixed organization with minimal hierarchy, demonstrating strong collaboration skills and the ability to work with numerous stakeholders across multiple time zones. They will be adept at identifying key decision-makers and effectively communicating important developments while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Identify, develop and implement effective and cost-efficient strategies to obtain optimal outcomes in each case
• Effectively manage outside counsel relationships and control costs and external spend
• Implement effective early case assessment procedures
• Implement effective case management systems and advanced dashboards for reporting on litigation matters for a wide range of interested stakeholders
• Partner effectively with business leaders to obtain maximum results balanced with sensitivity towards business disruption and impairment of key customer and supplier relationships
• In collaboration with other functions including Finance, Internal Audit, Ethics & Compliance, Health & Safety and more, respond to government and regulatory agency inquiries, investigations and claims
• Apply strong social and communication skills, and be able to build a network of relationships both within Nokia and with external stakeholders, such as industry organisations, legal community members, regulators and other government officials
• Work closely with, and be a resource to other members of the Legal & Compliance team including professionals with special experience in compliance, regulatory, IPRs, software, hardware and other product related issues
• Proactively identify and solve the most complex problems and think beyond existing solutions to create sustainable competitive advantage

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Legally qualified in a South East Asian jurisdiction or, alternatively, in another jurisdiction but with significant experience of South East Asian matters.
• Business fluent in English.
• Minimum of 3 years PQE predominantly in IP litigation matters.
• Experience may be in a global law firm, in house position, or government, or any combination;
• As many of the disputes involve highly complex patent disputes, a high level of interest in technology or science is essential.
• Ability to think strategically and to serve as a trusted business partner with senior business leaders.
• Can develop relevant and creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs.