Senior/Principal Patent Counsel, SEP Litigation Finland and 1 Posted on 01/06/2026 Hot Job

Senior/Principal Patent Counsel, SEP Litigation

Finland, United Kingdom

Patent Portfolio organization within Nokia Technologies manages Nokia's industry‑leading patent portfolio.

We are looking for a motivated, seasoned patent professional to strengthen a team responsible for cellular Standard Essential Patents in litigation.

The role includes preparing assets for litigation, coordination of outside counsel work, as well as handling technical and patent related work across active litigation projects across jurisdictions.

The ideal candidate is a qualified patent attorney or legal professional with deep understanding of 3GPP technologies and over 10 years of experience in patent business including patent litigation. Experience with FRAND, SEP licensing, and project management is a plus.

Identify & prepare patents for litigation

Validity & essentiality analysis, prosecution of litigation assets, preparation for legal actions

Being responsible for infringement and validity related matters/proceedings in patent litigation activities globally

Coordinating, guiding and reviewing external work

Your skills and experience

Ideally you are an experienced and passionate patent professional who excels at synthesizing technical & legal knowledge with strategic approach in a dynamic, global environment and has the following qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of professional hands‑on experience in patent business at a law firm and/or in‑house
• Experience in patent litigation
• Engineering Degree in Telecommunications, Physics/Mathematics or equivalent, combined with European Patent Attorney or Law qualification
• Understanding of 3GPP technologies
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Proactive, result‑oriented mindset with a strong drive to excel in high‑pressure, high‑stakes environment
• Proven track record of resolving complex issues and strategy execution
• Proven ability to navigate and organize work across multiple teams, disciplines, and stakeholders—facilitating seamless collaboration throughout project lifecycle
• Great skills in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

It would be nice if you also had:

• Understanding legal systems in a variety of jurisdictions
• Initiative to develop new and better ways of doing things
• Understanding of FRAND matters and SEP licensing framework

More information

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

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.

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