Hybrid Global IP & Open-Source Counsel

Nokia; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Maternity/Paternity leave

Annual bonus

Health & well-being support

Share purchase plan

Career growth & learning

Car benefit

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an IP Legal professional to join our team in Espoo, Finland. You will serve as the go-to contact for open-source software matters, help develop and lead Nokia’s internal open-source compliance program, and provide pragmatic guidance across Nokia’s businesses on IP and technology-related legal questions.

This role requires a Master’s in law with 4–5 years post-qualification experience, fluent English, and the ability to work across cultures and time zones.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law and 4–5 years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in open-source software and IP/tech law; drafting and negotiating global arrangements.
• Excellent English communication; ability to translate complex legal concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a global team; AI-native mindset.

Responsibilities

• Be the go-to legal contact in open-source software matters and help develop Nokia’s internal open-source compliance program.
• Advise on open-source and IP/tech legal questions across customer sales, procurement, M&A, and other transactions.
• Support pricing/licensing teams with open-source and IP-related matters arising from technology licensing activities.

Skills

Open-source law

IP & tech law

English fluency

Independent work

AI tools usage

Education

Master’s degree in law

Tools

AI tools usage

Compliance tools

Job description

Nokia is seeking an IP Legal professional to join our team in Espoo, Finland. You will serve as the go-to contact for open-source software matters, help develop and lead Nokia’s internal open-source compliance program, and provide pragmatic guidance across Nokia’s businesses on IP and technology-related legal questions.

This role requires a Master’s in law with 4–5 years post-qualification experience, fluent English, and the ability to work across cultures and time zones.