The Legal Counsel is central to the cross-functional operations of the company. The person provides legal support on corporate legal, tax, finance, treasury, risk management, litigation and intellectual property related matters and colleagues globally. The Legal Counsel is responsible for corporate legal support on various legal entities around the globe, with emphasis on US. He/she organizes meetings of Nokia of America Corporation, prepares briefing materials collaboratively with Nokia stakeholders and drafts legal documents such as meeting minutes, PoAs and officers' certificates.
Responsibilities- Manage all legal entities’ filings in all states where these entities are qualified to do business.
- Manage all delegations of authority in the US; identify appropriate signatories and approval processes in line with established guidelines.
- Support federal filings as may be required
- Support large, varied corporate and strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, capitalizations and dividends, involving stakeholders throughout the company.
- Support drafting and execution of intercompany agreements
You have:
- Legally qualified in the United States.
- Business fluent in English.
- Minimum of 5 years PQE predominantly in corporate legal.
- Experience may be in a law firm or in house position, or any combination.
- 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.
It would be nice if you also have:
Prior experience working in a global or telecommunication firm.
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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A 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 to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
Skills Required
- Legally qualified in the United States
- Minimum of 5 years PQE predominantly in corporate legal
- Business fluent in English
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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