SeniorPrincipal Patent Counsel, SEP Litigation

Patent Portfolio organization within Nokia Technologies manages Nokias 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.

The business title is subject to confirmation and may be defined in alignment with the candidates level of experience and qualifications.

• 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

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 businessat a law firm and/or inhouse
• Experience in patent litigation
• EngineeringDegree in Telecommunications Physics/Mathematics or equivalent combined with 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 abilitytonavigate and organize workacross multiple teams disciplines and stakeholdersfacilitating seamless collaboration throughout project lifecycle
• Great skills in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Good to have:

• Project management experience
• 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