We are seeking a motivated and experienced patent professional to strengthen a team supporting in‑ and out‑licensing and litigation activities worldwide, with a particular focus on the United States.
This role is ideally suited for a qualitied patent attorney or attorney at law with substantial hands‑on experience in litigating telecommunications patents. Experience in supporting licensing activities is a plus.
ResponsibilitiesBeing responsible for infringement and validity related matters/proceedings in patent litigation activities globally
Identify & prepare patents for litigation from prosecution of litigation assets to preparing legal actions
Validity, essentiality & infringement analysis; preparing rebuttals
Coordinating, guiding and reviewing external work in multijurisdictional projects
Supporting licensing activities on technical and patent matters worldwide
Technical Analysis
Ideally you are an experienced and passionate patent professional who excels at synthesizing technical & legal knowledge with strategic approach in a dynamic, global environment and has the following qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of professional hands-on experience in patenting field at a law firm and/or inhouse
- Experience in patent litigation
- MSc/Engineering Degree in Telecommunications, Physics/Mathematics or equivalent, combined with European Patent Attorney or LLM qualification
- Understanding of 3GPP technologies
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Proactive, result-oriented, mindset with a strong drive to excel in high-pressure, high-stakes environment
- Proven track record of resolving complex issues and strategy execution
- Proven ability to navigate and organize work across multiple teams, disciplines, and stakeholders—facilitating seamless collaboration throughout project lifecycle
Great skills in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
It would be nice if you also had:
- Project management experience
- Experience in patent licensing
- Understanding legal systems in a variety of jurisdictions
- Initiative to develop new and better ways of doing things
- Understanding of FRAND matters and SEP licensing framework
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years of professional hands-on experience in patenting at a law firm and/or in-house
- Experience in patent litigation
- MSc or engineering degree in telecommunications, physics, mathematics, or equivalent
- European Patent Attorney or LLM qualification
- Understanding of 3GPP technologies
- Excellent communication and analytical skills
- Proactive, results-oriented mindset and ability to excel in high-pressure, high-stakes environments
- Proven track record resolving complex issues and executing strategies
- Ability to organize work across multiple teams, disciplines, and stakeholders
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Project management experience
- Experience in patent licensing
- Understanding of legal systems across multiple jurisdictions
- Understanding of FRAND matters and SEP licensing frameworks
Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nokia and has not been reviewed or approved by Nokia.
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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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What We Do
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.
