Senior Patent Counsel at Nokia

Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks.

Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves 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

Nokia Cellular Standards Patent Portfolio unit is responsible for filing, prosecuting, claim charting and managing one of the strongest and most multifarious cellular standard essential patent (SEP) portfolios in the world.

The team consists of experts in technology (telecommunications) and patent law, and works closely with the inventor community in Nokia Standards and Nokia Bell Labs.
What you will learn and contribute to

We are strenghtening the team with experienced patent counsel who can contribute to enhancement of the value of the Nokia cellular SEP portfolio.

You will be conducting such tasks as:
• Managing the cellular SEP portfolio
• Developing new methodologies to improve SEP creation processes including invention intake, strategic patent filing, and declaration to cellular standards
• Prosecuting patent applications with best-in-class patent attorneys worldwide
• claim charting patents against 3GPP standard specifications with support from top researchers in the world
• Analyzing SEPs and conducting prior-art searches
Your skills and experience

You have:
• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Physics/Mathematics
• US, CN or EP Patent Attorney/Agent qualification
• Extensive technical knowledge of cellular technologies especially in 5G radio & core
• Strong experience in patent prosecution and analytical skills
• Great skills in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Initiative to develop new and better ways of doing things
• Excellent communication skills

It would be advantageous if you also have:
• Experience in FRAND licensing and patent litigation
• Drive for excellent results
• Collaborative and responsible team-player mentality
• Abilities to lead, motivate and inspire others
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.

Locations:
Finland (Oulu, Tampere, Espoo), Germany (Munich, Stuttgart), UK (London), USA (Murray Hill, Sunnyvale, San Diego, Naperville), China (Bejing, Shanghai), Canada (Ottawa)
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
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
• LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation
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.
Additional Information
• United State Salary Range: United States salary range: annual base salary of $117,783- $218,739 USD plus eligibility for incentive/variable pay

Silicon Valley salary range:
annual base salary of $142,739 - $265,087 USD plus eligibility for incentive/variable pay.

Nokia maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.
• United States Benefits: Nokia offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
• Pension Plan - Cash Account Program
• Medical and dental coverage
• Short term disability and long term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• Savings/401(k) Plan
• Paid time off for holidays and vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
• Voluntary benefits including vision, legal, auto, homeowner and pet insurance, Identity Management, and Health Advisory Services"
• Nokia Perks at Work
• Vaccination Requirements :

FOR US ONLY:

Nokia employees, wherever required by law or contractual obligation, must receive a COVID-19 vaccination or an otherwise approved accommodation based upon applicable law.