Legal Counsel

The text below is the employer's original job description, extracted as written. Other details on this page, like salary, responsibilities, and requirements, are interpreted from that text by our system, not values the employer explicitly confirmed, so treat them as our best interpretation rather than verified facts.

Your responsibilities Be the go-to legal support contact in open-source software legal matters, taking ownership of and growing your expertise as you help develop and lead Nokia’s internal open-source compliance program; Build your global perspective by advising on open-source software and other IP and technology-related legal questions relating to customer sales, procurement, M&A, and other transactions across the Nokia Group;  Sharpen your advisory skills by working closely with Nokia's licensing business, supporting it on open-source and IP-related legal questions arising from its technology licensing activities; and  Broaden your commercial acumen by working closely with the team on business development, offering legal support in the development and R&D related aspects of the business. Your skills and experience Master’s degree in law and at least 4 to 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience, e.g., in a law firm or in-house positions, and qualifications to practice in at least one key jurisdiction in which Nokia operates; Solid experience in legal matters related to open-source software and in advising on intellectual property and technology-related legal matters, including drafting, negotiating, and executing complex legal arrangements in a global context; Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including professional-level fluency in written and spoken English, and the ability to move fluently between legal, technical, and business language, translating complex legal and technical concepts into practical guidance for stakeholders across legal, engineering, and business functions; and Ability to work independently as a member of a global team and resolve problems within your own area of responsibility; and An AI-native mindset: comfortable using AI tools in your daily legal work, with the judgment to identify the right tool for the right task in the right context, rather than using AI for its own sake. It would be nice if you also had: Experience with and comfort navigating (compliance) tools, including working through ongoing alignment with the development team on how the tool and related processes should work together; Experience in partnering day-to-day with engineering and other technical teams, not just legal colleagues, across multiple cultures and time zones; A track record of using AI or automation to streamline legal or compliance workflows, and curiosity to explore how such tools could improve our open-source compliance processes specifically More information Some of our benefits in Finland: Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance Health and well-being support - occupational health services, well-being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade 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. Learn more about life at Nokia.