Senior Consultant - Telecom

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technology consulting to law firms and corporate clients.
• Conduct in-depth patent portfolio analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, and monetization opportunities.
• Advise on telecom technology trends, 3GPP/ETSI standards, and their implications on patents and IP rights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align patent strategy with business goals.

Requirements

• Demonstrate deep expertise in telecom network architectures, including 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G.
• Strongly understand wireless communication protocols (L1, L2, L3) for Base Stations and User Equipment (UE).
• Expertise in Radio Access Network (RAN) air-interface technology such as OFDMA, SC-FDMA, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of 3GPP/ETSI standardization processes and their impact on telecom innovation.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Expert-level proficiency in wireless communication standards (3GPP, ETSI) and telecom architectures.
• Strong knowledge of protocol layers (L1/L2/L3) and base station operations.
• Experience in patent analysis, technical due diligence, and litigation support.
• Able to identify patent infringement risks, licensing opportunities, and IP monetization strategies.
• Consulting & Communication: Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to simplify highly technical telecom concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience advising executives, IP litigators, and corporate clients on telecom technology strategy.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills for reports, whitepapers, and legal documentation.
• Leadership & Problem-Solving: Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset in high-stakes, time-sensitive projects.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead junior team members.
• Self-starter with strong research and analytical skills to identify patent and business opportunities.

Education & Experience

• B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering from premier institutions.
• 7+ years of experience in the Telecom/Cellular Technology industry, with expertise in wireless communication, telecom standards, and network implementation.
• Experience working in R&D, product development, or IP consulting within telecom companies or law firms is a plus.
• Familiarity with patent litigation, licensing, and IP strategy is highly desirable.

Pay & Benefits

Competitive market salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Other benefits include paid vacation and wellness leave, parental leave, health insurance, vision, dental, disability insurance, and 401(k).