Senior Manager, Litigation Program Management

NOKIA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Litigation Program Manager to lead strategic planning and program management for Technology Standards litigation initiatives in the US. You will coordinate with Global Litigation, Technology Standards, Finance, Licensing and external counsel to align actions with business priorities and drive efficient execution.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in litigation/IP management, a US law license, and a Master’s degree in law, with strong communication and project

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in litigation, dispute resolution, and IP management.
• Admitted to practice law in the United States.
• Master's degree in law required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage litigation investment and optimize use of internal/external resources.
• Support existing litigation projects and prepare internal facts and FRAND arguments.
• Take a strategic view on litigation campaigns.
• Develop capabilities in new litigation countries.
• Collaborate with Technology Standards licensing and Global Litigation teams to advance strategy.
• Implement processes in litigation and project management.

Skills

Project management

Communication

IP law knowledge

Cross-border coordination

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in law

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

• 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

• 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.

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