Description
Based in Beijing, China this is a local position where the successful candidate will be part of Nokia's Legal and Intellectual Property group. As Legal Counsel, Anti-Counterfeiting the individual will support, direct and manage external counsel and vendors in the region in connection with surveillance and investigations aimed at uncovering infringement of Nokia's brand related intellectual property rights and instituting the appropriate legal remedy.
Responsibilities include the overall planning and execution of various enforcement activities in China:
- Scheduling, planning and traveling to priority "ports" and localities within Mainland China to build strong relationships with local enforcement authorities; familiarizing them with the unique aspects of Nokia products; and providing them with available intelligence on the supply routes and practices of counterfeiters operating in the region;
- Ensuring that all deadlines for responding to notices of seizure related to imports and exports of infringing products and associated equipment and materials and all regulatory requirements are met in a timely manner.
- Instituting and overseeing civil actions in China and negotiating settlements against manufacturers, distributors and suppliers that engage in counterfeiting and/or black market activity;
- Preparing and sending cease and desist letters, either as a preliminary step in the litigation process or as the primary enforcement tool where more aggressive legal remedies are unnecessary, unavailable or inappropriate.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in building a case from the "ground up" in China with the objective of minimizing the burden and dependency upon provincial Chinese officials by providing the relevant authorities with the leads, evidence and support needed to achieve a successful result. This will require personal involvement in each stage of the enforcement process including working with local counsel, investigators and business partners to:
- analyze the availability and effectiveness of different enforcement options for each target;
- generate and evaluate leads obtained from various and multiple sources;
- collect evidence of infringement through test purchases and other investigative techniques;
- determine the appropriate action for each lead and estimate the costs and likely return on investment;
- prepare preliminary reports or other filings necessary to initiate a raid and support a prosecution and/or civil litigation.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for routine monitoring and/or following up on leads of internet sites offering suspicious products originating from greater China including working directly with Chinese based internet service providers to remove or prevent access to offers of infringing product and:
-Developing and participating in a 'notice and takedown' program with Chinese internet service providers
-Subsequent monitoring of suspicious sites and appropriate follow-up action

Qualifications
Legal degree with minimum of 10 years post qualification experience in a law firm and/or corporate law department.
Fluency in English and Mandarin; working knowledge of Cantonese a plus
Strong legal analysis skills with ability to integrate legal advice and business knowledge, and ability to provide balanced advice regarding risks and benefits
Strong interpersonal skills including maturity, creativity and a high energy level
Team-oriented and able to interact effectively and influence peers and all levels of management
Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment, as well as in a small team environment and become a productive and positive member of the Legal and Intellectual Property department.
Ability to manage and control legal spending while constantly striving to maximize return on that investment

诺基亚在中国
诺基亚致力于在中国的长期发展并成为最佳的合作伙伴。凭借本地化研发、生产和创新科技，诺基亚不断加强其在中国移动通信市场领先供应商的地位，成为中国移动通信行业最大的出口企业之一。在中国, 诺基亚建有多个研发中心和生产基地，办公机构遍布中国大陆、香港、台湾和澳门，员工超过13000 人 (其中包括诺基亚西门子通信公司中国区的员工）。

2007年，诺基亚在中国的净销售额达到过63.98亿欧元(其中包括自2007年4月1日起诺基亚西门子通信公司的收入)， 2007年大中国区手机销量达到7070万部。

全力培育和推动中国开放式创新
目前，诺基亚在中国拥有10个研发机构（包括诺基亚西门子通信公司的相关研发部门），约2000名研发工程师和管理人员与中国顶尖学府、科研机构以及其他外部合作伙伴一道，全力培育和推动中国开放式创新。先后成立了中国地区最大的移动社区之一--"诺基亚论坛"，集结了超过25万名开发伙伴。诺基亚还长期与清华大学等顶尖学府在未来科技方面深化合作，专门成立了诺基亚-清华联合实验室。

在中国，诺基亚的目标是成为所及业务领域中的第一，成为最受政府、运营商和消费者欢迎的国际性企业，成为能够吸引和保留优秀人才的最佳雇主。诺基亚将不断提升在中国的研发、生产、投资、市场和创新能力，巩固其行业领先地位。

致力于向互联网公司转型
2008年1月1日起，诺基亚将在全球范围内正式采用旨在建立一个适合公司未来增长、进一步提高公司工作效率的新的组织架构，在新的组织架构下，有三大业务部门，其中包括：终端部- 负责为市场提供最好的终端产品组合；服务与软件部 - 体现了诺基亚的战略重点：即发展面向消费者的互联网服务、企业解决方案和软件；市场运营部-负责管理诺基亚的供应链、销售渠道和市场营销活动。此外，诺基亚设立企业发展办公室，来优化诺基亚的战略发展能力和增长潜力。

移动通信和互联网行业的融合为诺基亚在终端业务、面向消费者的互联网服务和企业解决方案领域开启了新的机遇。诺基亚正蓄势待发，"拥抱"互联网！