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Legal and Compliance · Full-time

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Student Intern - Compliance

Nokia

South AfricaInternship · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 13 Nov 2026
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Role overview

Nokia’s Ethics & Regulatory Compliance team is seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious and detail-oriented intern to support the compliance function across a range of ethics, compliance and risk management activities. The intern will work on compliance projects alongside senior legal and compliance professionals, exposing the intern to internal stakeholders and provide valuable insight into how legal and compliance functions operate within a global technology company

Join us as a Student Intern – Compliance in South Africa!

Nokia’s Ethics & Regulatory Compliance team is looking for a motivated, curious, and detail-oriented intern to support a range of ethics, compliance, and risk management activities.

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You will work on meaningful compliance projects alongside experienced legal and compliance professionals, collaborate with stakeholders across the business, and gain valuable insight into how compliance operates within a global technology company.

  • Participate in hands-on compliance projects that have direct business impact.
  • Collaborate with senior legal and compliance professionals.
  • Engage with internal clients and stakeholders across business functions.
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of compliance policies, processes, tools, and training

You must have

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, Corporate Governance, or a related field.
  • Strong legal and regulatory research skills, with good analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Strong interest in emerging technologies, with the ability to effectively use digital and AI tools.
  • Ability to simplify complex concepts and translate them into clear, practical business recommendations.
  • Strong written, presentation, and communication skills, with good organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Curious and proactive problem-solver with an interest in technology, telecommunications, and digital transformation.

Good to have

  • Exposure to compliance, regulatory, legal, or governance-related projects through coursework, internships, or work experience.
  • Familiarity with AI, digital technologies, and their regulatory or ethical implications.
  • Understanding of risk management, compliance frameworks, or corporate governance principles.
  • Experience conducting research, preparing reports, or presenting findings to stakeholders.
  • Awareness of telecommunications industry regulations and technology trends.
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