Are you a law student with:

💻 previous experience working in a legal or commercial environment and a genuine interest in the technology industry?

🌟 eagerness towards intellectual property and contract law shown in the form of studies or former work experience?

🚀 top-notch English skills?

If you responded YES three times, this position might be for you!

👉 We are now looking for several trainees to join Nokia Technologies’ Legal & Compliance and Licensing Excellence teams starting in the beginning of either April or September 2025. As a legal or licensing trainee, you will work part- to full-time, around 3-5 days a week, for a fixed term of 12 months. The position is based at Nokia Technologies’ headquarters in Karaportti, Espoo. However, hybrid work in accordance with Nokia Technologies’ hybrid work policy is possible.

🏢 Nokia Technologies is focused on licensing valuable Nokia intellectual property, including patents, technologies and the Nokia brand. Nokia is a technology leader building on decades of innovation and R&D leadership in technologies used in virtually all mobile devices used today. We continue to pioneer and develop the technologies that power the smartphone industry, consumer electronics, video streaming, connected vehicles, and the wider internet of things. Read more about Nokia at www.nokia.com.

“I originally joined Nokia Technologies as a legal trainee a decade ago. What has made me want to stay all these years is having the opportunity to work with wonderful colleagues on challenging IP matters globally. This has enabled me to challenge myself, develop my skills, and progress in my career.” – Teemu Itälä, Director, Licensing Excellence, Nokia Technologies 

As a legal trainee you will assist Nokia Technologies’ legal professionals in various legal and contractual matters relating to, for example, non-disclosure agreements, different types of IP license agreements, assignments and transactions, as well as consultancy, purchasing and R&D agreements. In addition, during your traineeship, you will have the chance to assist legal professionals in either matters relating to open-source software, or legal matters related to Nokia’s patent portfolio management.

📄 As a licensing trainee you will work as a junior negotiator in patent licensing negotiations and communicate with licensees regarding various contractual matters. You will also manage existing license and non-disclosure agreements in Nokia Technologies’ customer relationship management system, draft and amend agreements, as well as collect and analyze information from existing license agreements to support ongoing licensing negotiations.

These positions are a perfect fit for a law student with:

✅ at least ~150 credits of completed legal studies

✅ previous knowledge of and eagerness to learn more about IP-related matters and contract law in a global technology company

✅ a proactive approach to accomplishing tasks and the ability to learn quickly

✅ a self-starter spirit, strong analytical skills, and a knack for developing creative solutions

✅ strong communication skills – fluency in both written and oral English is required

A keen interest in licensing and previous negotiation experience, for example, from a legal or sales-related role, are considered an advantage when applying for the licensing trainee position. 

Please note that you are only eligible to apply if you expect to still be a law student with student status in Finland at the start of your traineeship.

Nokia Technologies offers you:

🌟 an open atmosphere with a low hierarchy and support from your team, when needed

💎 the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a group of top-grade professionals

🌍 the possibility to work with versatile assignments in a truly international environment

🌱 a diverse working environment, where long-lasting careers indicate an empowering work community

Interested? If this sounds like your next career move, please send us your CV, cover letter and up-to-date transcript of studies at the latest on 13 November 2024. You can apply for either the legal or licensing trainee position or both with the same application. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Senior Recruiter Sarita Schröder (+358 44 750 5680 or sarita.schroder@minjon.fi) or Ville Miettinen (+358 50 571 5577 or ville.miettinen@minjon.fi). We look forward to hearing from you soon! 👋