Hey, you legal student with a genuine interest in IPR and technology industry! 👋

📱 Are you halfway through your studies and ready to jump into a one-year long traineeship?

💼 Do you have previous experience working in a legal or commercial environment?

💎 Do you have eagerness towards intellectual property rights and contract law shown in the form of studies or former work experience?

🚀 Do you have top-notch English skills? 

If you answered YES, continue reading, as this could be the position for you!

👉 We are now looking for several trainees to join Nokia Technologies’ Tech Legal and Licensing Excellence teams starting in the beginning of either April or September 2026. As a legal 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, particularly its world-class patent portfolio. Nokia is a technology leader building on decades of innovation and R&D leadership in technologies used in virtually all mobile devices used today. Nokia continues 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 join either the Nokia Technologies’ Tech Legal team with approx. 10 professionals or the Licensing Excellence team with approx. 5 professionals - your work assignments will vary, depending on which team you are recruited to. In your day-to-day work, you will assist your team in various legal, licensing and contractual matters relating to, for example, non-disclosure agreements, different types of IP license agreements, assignments and transactions as well as working with contract management. In Tech Legal, you will assist legal professionals in matters relating to open-source software and Nokia’s patent portfolio management, and you will also have the chance to assist with consultancy, purchasing and R&D agreements. In Licensing Excellence, 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 and litigations.

This position is a perfect fit for a law student with:

🔹 at least ~150 credits of completed legal studies

🔹 previous knowledge of and eagerness to learn more from IP-related matters and contract law in a global technology company - previous negotiation experience, for example, from legal or sales-related role(s) are considered as an advantage

🔹 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 and interpersonal skills – fluency in both written and oral English is required

Nokia Technologies offers you:

🔹 an open atmosphere with a low hierarchy and support from your team

🔹 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 and innovative 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 2025. Please note that Nokia Technologies is recruiting for two distinct trainee positions. Your application will cover both roles, but you are nevertheless welcome to indicate if you have a strong preference for either role. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Senior Recruiter Wilma Tuominen (+358 40 515 3834 or wilma.tuominen@minjon.fi). 👋