Group Legal Counsel

About the role:
The Group Legal Counsel role sits within the Group Function Legal Affairs and Compliance (GFLA) organization and reports to the Head of Legal: West and Southern Africa and MMEA Corporate Affairs. You will collaborate with a global network of legal professionals and subject matter experts to support Ericsson’s business operations and innovation initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities: 

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to senior business leaders, providing strategic legal guidance that supports commercial objectives and responsible business practices
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including customer contracts, supplier agreements, and strategic partnership arrangements
• Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, competition law, data protection, and intellectual property matters
• Support high-value transactions and strategic initiatives, ensuring that legal risks are identified and mitigated while enabling business growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sales, sourcing, engineering, and product development to support commercial and technology initiatives
• Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory developments affecting the telecommunications and technology industries
• Provide legal guidance related to sanctions, trade compliance, and international regulatory frameworks
• Assist in managing disputes, investigations, and litigation matters where necessary
• Deliver legal training and guidance to business teams to increase awareness of legal and compliance requirements
• Contribute to the development of legal policies, processes, and frameworks that support Ericsson's global legal strategy
• Collaborate with colleagues across Legal Affairs, Compliance, Privacy, Security, and other Group Functions

Key requirements:

• Master of Law (LL.M., JD, or equivalent legal qualification).
• Qualification to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.
• 7 to 10+ years of legal experience, preferably within a multinational corporation or leading law firm
• Strong expertise in commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and corporate governance
• Experience in the telecommunications, technology, software, or digital infrastructure sectors is highly desirable
• Strong business acumen and the ability to provide practical, commercially oriented legal advice
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Strategic thinking and the ability to manage complex legal matters independently
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• High ethical standards and commitment to integrity
• Fluency in French and Arabic required; English proficiency required.
• Willingness to travel as required