What You'll Do:
Champion Business Success: Be a trusted advisor to the business, providing strategic and tactical solutions that drive things forward and close deals. You'll understand the complexities of our business but always strive for simplicity in your approach.
Lead with Integrity: Act with integrity and do the right thing, always. You'll be a role model for your business partners, demonstrating sound judgment and a commitment to protecting company value and reputation.
Embrace Collaboration: Think vertically and horizontally, fostering cohesion and driving progress across the CU and generally within the EMEA region and GFLA globally. You'll build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Drive Innovation: Identify and mitigate legal and business risks, enabling transformation and high-impact leadership across EMEA. Proactively leverage AI and technology to improve ways of working and performance of the legal and business teams.
What You'll Bring:
Top-Tier Legal Acumen: You're a seasoned legal professional qualified to practice as a lawyer with at least 10 to 15 years of experience in a corporate in-house setting or at a leading law firm, with broad international experience and agility to work at a senior level. Experience in the tech/telecommunications/defence industry is a plus.
Strategic Mindset: You possess strong business acumen and a strategic mindset. You can think critically, analyse complex situations, and provide sound legal advice that supports business objectives.
Exceptional Communication/Interpersonal and Negotiation Skills: You're an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You can build trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, and you're adept at navigating challenging conversations. Fluency in English and French is a prerequisite.
A Growth Mindset: You're a passionate and driven individual with a desire to learn and grow. You embrace change and are eager to contribute to the evolution of Ericsson's legal function.
A Commitment to Excellence: You're results-oriented and strive for excellence in everything you do. You have a strong work ethic and a dedication to delivering high-quality legal services.