Senior Manager, Litigation Program Management

Nokia; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan

Health and dental benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D (Company paid)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Plan

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program/Work Life

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a senior Litigation Program Manager to lead strategic planning and program management for Technology Standards litigation projects in the US. You will coordinate with Global Litigation, Technology Standards, Finance, Licensing, and outside counsel to align legal actions with business priorities.

The role requires strong IP litigation knowledge, 5+ years of experience, and the ability to drive efficient collaboration across internal teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional hands‑on experience in the area of litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property management, licensing operations, and/or cross‑border transactions.
• Proven experience in litigation and dispute resolution management, preferably also in a corporate setting.
• Excellent legal knowledge in the area of intellectual property‑related litigation and SEP licensing.
• Ability to resolve complex legal questions and secure effective strategy execution.
• Excellent communication skills.
• IT skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Master's degree in law.
• Admitted to practice law in the US.

Responsibilities

• Working on investment planning in the area of litigation investment management and securing the optimal use of internal and external resources.
• Supporting existing litigation projects and ensuring that internal facts and legal/economic/FRAND argumentation are prepared ahead of litigation.
• Taking a strategic view on litigation campaigns.
• Developing capabilities in new litigation countries.
• Contributing to the execution of the Technology Standards strategy and working in close cooperation with the Technology Standards licensing and Global Litigation teams.
• Implementing processes in the area of litigation management, Project management capabilities

Skills

5+ years of litigation experience

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Education

Master's degree in law

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Job Description

The Litigation Program Management is responsible for the strategic planning and program management of Technology Standards litigation projects. You will work in close cooperation with key internal and external stakeholders, including Global Litigation, Technology Standards, Finance, Licensing, and Economic Analysis teams and the outside counsel network. This role focuses on coordinating and optimizing technology-related litigation activities from a strategic and operational perspective. It involves aligning legal actions with business priorities, supporting decision-making across complex disputes, and ensuring efficient collaboration between internal teams and external partners. The position combines legal expertise with structured project oversight to drive consistent and effective execution of litigation initiatives.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Working on investment planning in the area of litigation investment management and securing the optimal use of internal and external resources.
• Supporting existing litigation projects and ensuring that internal facts and legal/economic/FRAND argumentation are prepared ahead of litigation.
• Taking a strategic view on litigation campaigns.
• Developing capabilities in new litigation countries.
• Contributing to the execution of the Technology Standards strategy and working in close cooperation with the Technology Standards licensing and Global Litigation teams.
• Implementing processes in the area of litigation management, Project management capabilities

Key Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of professional hands‑on experience in the area of litigation and dispute resolution, intellectual property management, licensing operations, and/or cross‑border transactions.
• Proven experience in litigation and dispute resolution management, preferably also in a corporate setting.
• Excellent legal knowledge in the area of intellectual property‑related litigation and SEP licensing.
• Ability to resolve complex legal questions and secure effective strategy execution.
• Excellent communication skills.
• IT skills, such as PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Master's degree in law.
• Admitted to practice law in the US.

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.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates.

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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