Lead Counsel

Nokia; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Maternity and Paternity Leave (90 days

Life insurance

Well-being programs

NERGs participation

Career & skills development

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a senior legal professional to join the Technology Standards Legal & Compliance team within MI L&C. You will lead and coordinate the legal work supporting the protection and monetization of Nokia’s IP globally through patent transactions, licensing and other initiatives.

You will work with stakeholders across Partnering, Licensing, Strategy and Commercial Management to ensure execution of TS priorities and best practices.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional hands-on legal experience in technology, patent and IP licensing and transactions, cross-border transactions, M&A, governance and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑impact, specialist legal advice and hands‑on support for complex IP transactions, M&A, licensing arrangements and other strategic initiatives.
• Provide strategic legal advice and business partner support to TS business, including its Partnering, Licensing, Strategy, Patenting and Commercial Management Teams.
• Develop and maintain policies, processes and governance relevant to TS operations, mitigating risks and improving operational efficiency of Nokia’s business.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders in your areas of responsibility.

Skills

IP licensing

Technology patents

M&A

Governance

Cross-border transactions

Legal advisory

Education

Master's degree in law

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a senior legal professional to join the Technology Standards Legal & Compliance team within MI L&C. In this role, you will lead and coordinate the legal work supporting the protection and successful monetization of Nokia’s intellectual property globally through patent transactions, licensing and other strategic monetization initiatives. You will work closely with key stakeholders in the TS business, including its Partnering, Licensing, Strategy and Commercial Management Teams, ensuring the execution of TS strategic priorities and adherence to best practices within Nokia. You, together with the team, will contribute to strategic decision-making and enhance operational efficiency in your area of responsibility in support of the success of Technology Standards. This is a unique opportunity to lead transactional work in a high-impact, dynamic and cross‑functional team within MI L&C.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Provide high‑impact, specialist legal advice and hands‑on support for complex IP transactions, M&A, licensing arrangements and other strategic initiatives.
• Provide strategic legal advice and business partner support to TS business, including its Partnering, Licensing, Strategy, Patenting and Commercial Management Teams.
• Develop and maintain policies, processes and governance relevant to TS operations, mitigating risks and improving operational efficiency of Nokia’s business.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders in your areas of responsibility.

Key Skills And Experience

• 7+ years of professional hands‑on legal working experience in the areas of technology, patent and IP licensing and transactions, cross‑border transactions, M&A, governance and compliance. Excellent legal knowledge in the area of intellectual property law, with an ability to provide practical and actionable legal advice in the area of responsibility.
• Ability to navigate and organize work across different cross‑functional stakeholders, ability to resolve complex legal questions and secure effective strategy execution.
• Readiness and aptitude for seeking viable compromise solutions that adhere to Nokia’s best practices and policies in patent licensing and ensure the long‑term sustainability of Nokia’s patent licensing business.
• Master’s degree in law.

About Us

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About The Team

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