Legal Counsel - Dispute Resolution at Nokia

Dusseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Litigation, IP Litigation, SEP Disputes, FRAND Defenses, Case Assessment, Budget Management, Trial Experience, Mediation, Arbitration, Strategic Thinking, Stakeholder Management, German Fluency, English Fluency, Legal Research, Regulatory Compliance, Patent Law

Industry

Telecommunications

Description

Nokia’s portfolio of litigation and disputes is broad and varied, ranging from global patent disputes (both offensive and defensive) to commercial litigation with customers, suppliers and others, to complex regulatory and investigative matters. Significant matters may also include enforcement of standard essential patents (SEPs) including possible license (FRAND) defenses. The candidate will primarily focus on European matters but may also be called to assist in matters arising in other parts of the world where Nokia does business. The position reports to the Head of Global Disputes and Litigation. The successful candidate will work with a team of internal and external attorneys and other professionals, and will work closely with senior lawyers and business leaders across the entire organization. The person selected will be expected to play an active role in not just maintaining, but strengthening Nokia’s litigation function. This should include a rigorous ‘early case assessment’ process, a hands on approach with outside counsel, close oversight of budgets and spend, maintenance and cultivation of relationships with business and functional leaders across the company, effective use of state of the art litigation management tools and dashboards, creative use of alternative fee arrangements, and more. While Nokia will always consider settling disputes when it is in the company’s best interests to do so, our mindset will always be that we are prepared to try cases in court and take cases on appeal. Accordingly, the ideal candidate will have significant experience as a litigator. The successful candidate should be able to function in a matrixed organization where hierarchy is minimized. The successful candidate will be boundary-less and will possess the ability to work collaboratively with numerous stakeholders and to identify those who should be consulted or apprised of significant events or developments. The candidate must be adept at managing work across many time zones while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Learn more about life at Nokia [https://www.nokia.com/careers/life-at-nokia/]. Our recruitment process 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. If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity. The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia [https://www.nokia.com/careers/#recruitment-process]. 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 Learn about additional benefits in specific countries [https://www.nokia.com/about-us/careers/our-locations/].

Responsibilities

Lead and manage high-stakes patent, commercial, and regulatory disputes across Europe and globally. This includes overseeing outside counsel, managing budgets, and collaborating with senior business leaders to protect the company's interests.