Legal Counsel – Dispute Resolution

Nokia

Legal Counsel managing high-stakes patent, commercial, and regulatory disputes at Nokia. Seeking a seasoned litigator fluent in German and English to drive optimal outcomes.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeDusseldorf • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, develop and implement effective and cost-efficient strategies to obtain optimal outcomes in each case;
Effectively manage outside counsel relationships and control costs and external spend;
Implement effective early case assessment procedures;
Implement effective case management systems and advanced dashboards for reporting on litigation matters for a wide range of interested stakeholders;
Partner effectively with business leaders to obtain maximum results balanced with sensitivity towards business disruption and impairment of key customer and supplier relationships;
In collaboration with other functions including Finance, Internal Audit, Ethics & Compliance, Health & Safety and more, responding to government and regulatory agency inquiries, investigations and claims, and interacting with regulators and other government officials in relation thereto;
Apply strong social and communication skills, and be able to build a network of trusting relationships with management and employees with various backgrounds and different styles;
Work closely with, and be a resource to other members of the L&C team including professionals with special experience in compliance, regulatory, IPRs, software, hardware and other product related issues;
Be technology savvy and be able to develop a good understanding of the technologies, the technological trends and developments within Nokia and their legal implications;
Proactively identify and solve the most complex problems and think beyond existing solutions to create sustainable competitive advantage.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legally qualified, ideally in Germany;
Business fluent in both German and English, additional language skills highly welcome;
Minimum of 3 years PQE predominantly in a broad range of commercial and IP litigation matters including SEP disputes;
Experience may be in a global law firm, in house position, or government, or any combination;
Experience in trials, court procedure, mediations, and arbitrations;
As many of the most consequential disputes involve highly complex patent disputes, a high level of interest in technology or science is essential;
Ability to think strategically and to serve as a trusted business partner with senior business leaders;
Can develop relevant and creative solutions to meet current and evolving business needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Litigation ManagementTrial ExperienceMediationArbitrationPatent DisputesEarly Case AssessmentCost ControlLegal ResearchContract NegotiationStakeholder Reporting

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingStrategic ThinkingCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications

Legally Qualified In Germany