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Principle/Senior Patent Counsel

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Senior level
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Hiring Remotely in United States
Senior level
Lead global telecommunications patent litigation, including infringement, validity, essentiality, and technical analyses. Prepare patents and legal actions, coordinate external counsel across jurisdictions, and support worldwide licensing activities. The role requires synthesizing technical and legal expertise, managing complex stakeholder relationships, and developing litigation and licensing strategies, with emphasis on U.S. matters, 3GPP technologies, FRAND, and standard-essential patent frameworks.
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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.

Responsibilities
  • Being 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

Qualifications

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
About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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. 

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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. 

About the Team
Some of our benefits in US:
  • 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

The above benefits exclude students.


Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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