Contract Counsel

Based in Kuala Lumpur, the Junior Legal Counsel / Contract Manager will support Nokia’s Customer Transactions team on customer-facing commercial matters across Asia Pacific, Japan and India (APJ&I), to be confirmed based on the successful candidate’s experience, qualification and language capability. Working under the supervision of experienced legal counsel, the role will provide practical, timely and commercially focused support on contracts, bids, approvals and related governance activities. The position offers regional exposure and a structured opportunity to develop contracting, negotiation, legal operations and stakeholder-management skills in a global technology business. You have: Qualified lawyer (or equivalent legal qualification) in Malaysia or another APJ&I jurisdiction, or a contract manager with a strong legal/commercial contracting background; eligibility to work in Malaysia. Approximately 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience gained in a reputable law firm and/or an in-house legal or contract management team. Sound grounding in commercial and contract law, with hands-on experience reviewing and drafting commercial agreements. Fluent, professional-level English (written and spoken), with the ability to explain legal issues clearly and concisely to non-lawyers. Good analytical skills and judgment, including the ability to identify material issues, distinguish legal from commercial risk and seek guidance when appropriate. Commercially minded, responsive and able to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a regional environment. Collaborative and confident working with stakeholders across functions, cultures and time zones. Well organised, attentive to detail and committed to maintaining accurate records and following governance processes. Curious, adaptable and motivated 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. It would be nice if you also had: Experience in telecommunications, technology, software, cloud services, network infrastructure or another complex B2B industry. Exposure to customer tenders, cross-border transactions or contracts spanning multiple jurisdictions. Familiarity with intellectual property, data protection, cybersecurity, ethics and compliance, export controls or public-sector contracting issues. Additional APJ&I language capability. Experience with contract lifecycle management, legal operations, process improvement or knowledge management. Professional certifications relevant to contract management (e.g. equivalent to CCCM, CFCM or similar credentials).