Patent Counsel

We are seeking a motivated and experienced patent professional to strengthen a team that is in charge of cellular Standard Essential Patents (SEP) prepared for and used in litigation worldwide. This role is ideally suited for a qualifed patent attorney or attorney at law with substantial hands-on experience in preparing and litigating telecommunications patents. Your responsibilities Identify & prepare patents for litigation Validity & essentiality analysis, prosecution of litigation assets, preparation for legal actions Being responsible for infringement and validity related matters/proceedings in patent litigation activities globally Coordinating, guiding and reviewing external work Your skills and experience 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 patent business at a law firm and/or inhouse Experience in patent litigation Engineering Degree in Telecommunications, Physics/Mathematics or equivalent, combined with European Patent Attorney or Law 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 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 More information Some of our benefits: Flexible and hybrid working schemes A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility) Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond 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."