Jacob N. Rebo

Director, Legal Operations @Nokia

Billings, MT, US

As Director of Legal Operations at Nokia, I lead strategic legal initiatives that drive operational excellence, compliance, and responsible innovation across the Network Infrastructure business group. My work centers on aligning legal frameworks with emerging technologies—particularly AI tools like GitHub Copilot—while safeguarding Nokia’s intellectual property, data integrity, and ethical standards.Key Responsibilities- Spearhead AI governance strategy, including the development and enforcement of enterprise-wide policies for responsible use of GitHub Copilot and other generative AI tools- Manage weekly legal operations reporting to the Chief Legal Officer of the business group, ensuring transparency, alignment, and timely escalation of key issues- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, data governance, and legal teams to assess risk, oversee invention disclosures, and enforce trade secret protections- Lead the creation of operational guidance documents, including AI rules of engagement, with a focus on clarity, enforceability, and developer empowerment- Drive continuous improvement in legal workflows through automation, training programs, and stakeholder engagement.

The University of Montana School of Law

Doctor of Law - JD

Villanova University

Lean Six Sigma Master's Certificate, Lean Six Sigma

Villanova University

Master Certificat in Lean Enterprise Solutions, Lean Enterprise Solutions

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science, Philosophy (Pre-Med)

The University of Montana - College of Business

Master of Business Administration - MBA

U.S. Army Logistics University

Basic Officer Leadership Course, Transportation

Villanova University

Lean Six Sigma Advanced Master's Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General