Nokia
Director, WiFi & Multimedia SEP
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Job Description
Role Overview
Nokia’s SEP Licensing & Litigation, Technical team is responsible for technical, patent, and portfolio matters in SEP licensing and litigation activities. The Multimedia & Wi-Fi SEP team combines these capabilities for multimedia and Wi-Fi technologies and supports projects across jurisdictions.
As a Director, Multimedia & Wi-Fi SEP, you will lead a team of world-class patent professionals working at the intersection of technology, patents, licensing, and dispute resolution in the area of Multimedia and Wi-Fi SEPs. You will be accountable for the team’s direction, priorities, capability development, and delivery, while contributing hands-on expertise to complex and strategically important matters.
You will work closely with licensing and litigation programs, as well as numerous internal and external stakeholders. The role requires the ability to combine technical and legal understanding with sound commercial judgment and to translate patent insights into effective licensing and litigation strategies.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- Lead, coach, and develop the Multimedia & Wi-Fi SEP licensing and litigation technical team, setting clear priorities and enabling high-quality delivery across projects.
- Drive the preparation and deployment of multimedia and Wi-Fi patent assets in licensing, assertion, litigation, and defensive matters worldwide.
- Oversee technical, patent, and portfolio work across projects, including essentiality, infringement, validity, implementation, and competitive-position analyses, as well as the preparation of technical positions and rebuttals.
- Manage relevant patent families for licensing and litigation use, including asset selection, readiness, claim-charting priorities, and coordination with prosecution, SEP declaration, and portfolio development activities.
- Shape and execute technical strategies for licensing negotiations, assertions, and multi-jurisdictional litigation in close collaboration with licensing, litigation management, dispute resolution, and other teams.
- Coordinate, guide, and review work performed by internal specialists, external counsel, patent attorneys, and technical experts.
- Assess Nokia and third-party portfolios for licensing relevance, strength, competitive position, and possible defensive exposure.
- Provide technology steering and portfolio feedback so that future multimedia and Wi-Fi portfolio development reflects licensing and litigation needs.
- Build effective ways of working across teams and disciplines, ensuring clear ownership, transparency, knowledge sharing, and timely decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
- Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, analytics, and responsible use of AI-enabled solutions in patent analysis and project execution.
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Key Skills And Experience
- Strong leadership capability with a team-player mindset.
- At least 10 years of professional, hands-on experience in the patent field at a law firm and/or in-house, with substantial experience in SEP licensing, patent litigation, or both.
- Degree in Engineering or Law, with a patent qualification. Strong understanding of multimedia and/or Wi-Fi technologies and the ability to analyze complex technical standards, implementations, and patent claims.
- Solid understanding of FRAND matters, SEP licensing frameworks, and the role of technical evidence in licensing negotiations and litigation.
- Hands-on experience in essentiality, infringement, and validity analysis, and in translating technical findings into clear positions for negotiations or legal proceedings.
- Experience in project management and coordinating complex, multi-jurisdictional matters involving internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and influencing skills, including the ability to explain complex technical and legal matters clearly to different audiences.
- A proactive, results-oriented mindset and the ability to make sound decisions in high-pressure, high-stakes situations.
Additional Desired Skills
- Prior line-management or team-lead experience, with a track record of developing people, setting direction, and delivering through others.
- A strong interest in developing new and better ways of working, including the use of analytics and AI-enabled tools in patent analysis.
- Proven ability to navigate and organize work across multiple teams, disciplines, and stakeholders, and to build trusted relationships internally and externally.
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About Us
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.
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.
About The Team
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
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