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Nokia · United States

# Principle/Senior Patent Counsel

United States Hybrid Senior individual contributor Legal & Compliance 

Listed on Nokia’s official careers site. Posted September 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Nokia’s careers site →](https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/38442)

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## Job description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced patent professional to strengthen a team supporting in‑ and out‑licensing and litigation activities worldwide, with a particular focus on the United States. This role is ideally suited for a qualitied patent attorney or attorney at law with substantial hands‑on experience in litigating telecommunications patents. Experience in supporting licensing activities is a plus.

## Responsibilities

Being responsible for infringement and validity related matters/proceedings in patent litigation activities globally Identify & prepare patents for litigation from prosecution of litigation assets to preparing legal actions Validity, essentiality & infringement analysis; preparing rebuttals Coordinating, guiding and reviewing external work in multijurisdictional projects Supporting licensing activities on technical and patent matters worldwide Technical Analysis

## Qualifications

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 patenting field at a law firm and/or inhouse Experience in patent litigation MSc/Engineering Degree in Telecommunications, Physics/Mathematics or equivalent, combined with European Patent Attorney or LLM 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: Project management experience Experience in patent licensing 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

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 1, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 20, 2026
- Listed for: 49 days
- Location: United States
- Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on Nokia’s careers site →](https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/38442)

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