Global Telecom Patent Counsel — Litigation & Licensing

Nokia; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan

Health and dental benefits

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a highly experienced patent professional for global in‑and out‑licensing and litigation support, with a focus on the United States. The role suits a qualified patent attorney with extensive litigation experience and a track record in strategizing complex patent matters across telecom technologies.

Ideal candidates hold MSc/Engineering in Telecommunications or related fields, with European Patent Attorney or LLM credentials, and strong capabilities in cross-team collaboration,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of hands-on patenting experience at a law firm and/or in-house
• Experience in patent litigation
• MSc/Engineering Degree in Telecommunications, Physics/Mathematics or equivalent, with European Patent Attorney or LLM
• Understanding of 3GPP technologies
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Proactive, result-oriented mindset with drive to excel in high-pressure environment
• Proven track record of resolving complex issues and strategy execution
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams, disciplines and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Infringement and validity matters in global patent litigation
• Identify and prepare patents for litigation from prosecution to action
• Conduct validity, essentiality and infringement analysis; prepare rebuttals
• Coordinate and review external work on multijurisdictional projects
• Support licensing activities on technical and patent matters worldwide
• Provide technical analysis

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic thinking

Ability under pressure

Education

MSc/Engineering in Telecommunications

European Patent Attorney or LLM

Job description

Nokia is seeking a highly experienced patent professional for global in‑and out‑licensing and litigation support, with a focus on the United States. The role suits a qualified patent attorney with extensive litigation experience and a track record in strategizing complex patent matters across telecom technologies.

Ideal candidates hold MSc/Engineering in Telecommunications or related fields, with European Patent Attorney or LLM credentials, and strong capabilities in cross-team collaboration,