Litigation Counsel

The position reports to the Global Head of Litigation & Disputes. The successful candidate will work with a team of attorneys and other legal professionals, liaising closely with Nokia's in‑and out‑licensing teams in the field of patents, and also with professionals from various other functions across the entire Nokia organization.

The candidate will be involved mainly in Nokia's patent related defensive litigation, though may also be involved in offensive litigation.

The person selected should be able to function in a matrixed organization where hierarchy is minimized. The successful candidate will be boundary‑less and will possess the ability to work collaboratively with numerous stakeholders and to identify those who should be consulted or apprised of significant events or developments. The candidate must be adept at managing work across many time zones while still maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

• Identify, develop and implement effective and cost‑efficient strategies to obtain optimal outcomes in each case.
• Effectively manage outside counsel relationships and control costs and external spend.
• Implement effective early case assessment procedures.
• Implement effective case management systems and advanced dashboards for reporting on litigation matters for a wide range of interested stakeholders.
• Partner effectively with business leaders to obtain maximum results balanced with sensitivity towards business disruption and impairment of key customer and supplier relationships.
• In collaboration with other functions including Finance, Internal Audit, Ethics & Compliance, Health & Safety and more, respond to government and regulatory agency inquiries, investigations and claims.
• Apply strong social and communication skills, and be able to build a network of relationships both within Nokia and with external stakeholders, such as industry organizations, legal community members, regulators and other government officials.
• Work closely with, and be a resource to other members of the Legal & Compliance team including professionals with special experience in compliance, regulatory, IPRs, software, hardware and other product related issues.
• Proactively identify and solve the most complex problems and think beyond existing solutions to create sustainable competitive advantage.

• Legally qualified in the United States.
• Business fluent in English.
• Minimum of 5‑7 years PQE predominantly in IP litigation matters.
• Experience may be in a global law firm, in‑house position, or government, or any combination.
• As many of the disputes involve highly complex patent disputes, a high level of interest in technology or science is essential.
• Ability to think strategically and to serve as a trusted business partner with senior business leaders.
• Can develop relevant and creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs.
• Location flexible within the United States.
• Must be willing to travel as role involves regular travel within the United States.
• It would be nice if you also have prior experience with Telecommunications.

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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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.

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