Senior Legal Counsel

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Nokia Full time

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together

We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud. At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people's lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world.

Be part of a culture built on an inclusive way of working where we are open to your ideas, you are empowered to take risks and are encouraged to be fearless in bringing your authentic self to work.

The team you'll be part of

Nokia Technologies is licensing Nokia intellectual property, including patents, technologies, and the Nokia brand, building on Nokia's continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected devices used today. Come join us and make an impact

Our team's key responsibilities include developing strategies and providing legal advice on complex patent transactions, supporting Nokia's brand licensing and technology licensing businesses, legal support for Nokia's patent creation engine, running Nokia's open source software compliance activities, and providing support for all other legal issues relevant to the Nokia Technologies business group, including R&D, sourcing, compliance, and privacy.

What you will learn and contribute to

Are you passionate about solving problems?

As part of our team, you would work closely with Nokia Technologies Business Groupproviding legal advice to all aspects of technology licensing activities, including drafting and negotiating agreements, as well as working closely with the team on business development, offering development and R&D related aspects of the business. You would also provide advice globally on IP and technology related legal questions relating to customer sales, procurement, M&A, and other transactions across the Nokia Group.

Your skills and experience

You have:

  • at least 5 to 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience e.g. in a law firm or in-house positions
  • solid experience in advising on intellectual property and technology related legal matters, including drafting, negotiating and executing on complex legal arrangements in a global context
  • strong inter-personal and communication skills, including professional-level fluency in written and spoken English
  • ability to work independently as a member of a global team and resolve problems within own area of responsibility
  • qualifications to practice in at least one key jurisdiction in which Nokia operates

It would be nice if you also had:

  • knowledge of Finnish or another European language

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

The Nokia Legal & Compliance team is a diverse and inclusive team, engaging the talent, skill and experience of our people to provide pragmatic and sustainable business minded solutions, always with high integrity. We actively support a culture of development and progression for eachindividual, including opportunities for rotation and promotion as well as engagement in cross-functional projects, teams and initiatives.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employee

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

  • One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia's 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

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