Litigation Program Trainee

• The Trainee will support Nokia’s Litigation Program Management in planning and managing Technology Standards litigation projects across legal, business, and operational functions.
• Daily tasks include administering litigation matters in legal management systems, supporting budgeting and reporting, improving processes, and handling meeting preparation and other ad‑hoc requests.
• Applicants should be pursuing a BSc or MSc in Law, be fluent in English and familiar with the M365 environment, with IT/AI fluency and IP litigation interest considered an advantage.
• The role offers an international corporate environment with flexible hybrid work, parental leave, annual bonus and other employee benefits.

The Litigation Program Management is responsible for the strategic planning and program management of Technology Standards litigation projects. Working across legal, business, and operational functions, the team helps ensure effective processes, reporting, and collaboration in support of Nokia's litigation portfolio. The team focuses on improving the cost- and process efficiency of litigation projects, and driving initiatives that support effective litigation management.

We are looking for a proactive Trainee to support the team in a variety of day-to-day activities. This position offers a great opportunity to support a new and growing team in an international corporate environment, while developing an understanding of legal operations, litigation project management, as well as the business aspects of litigation. You will work closely with colleagues across different functions and contribute to activities that support the efficient planning, coordination, and management of Nokia's Technology Standards litigation projects.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Support the Litigation Program Management team in ongoing projects and day-to-day activities related to the management of litigation projects
• Support the administration and maintenance of litigation matters and related information in legal management systems
• Develop an understanding of litigation project management and the business aspects of corporate litigation, including budgeting, reporting, and process management
• Assist in developing and improving processes and operational workflows within the Litigation Program Management function
• Gain exposure to global litigation management, legal operations, and cross-functional collaboration in an international environment
• You will perform and support different ad-hoc requests such as meeting preparation, reporting, etc.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ongoing BSc. or MSc. Studies in Law
• Knowledge of M365 environment
• Fluency in English with good communication skills

It would be nice if you also had:

• Strong curiosity for corporate litigation and IP Law 
• Strong IT skills and AI fluency
• Experience working in a multicultural and international environment

ABOUT US
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ABOUT THE TEAM

Some of our benefits in Finland:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year
• Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance
• Health and well-being support - occupational health services, well-being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan
• Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
• Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
• Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade