Group Legal Counsel

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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

Profil recherché 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

Entreprise

Ericsson is a global leader in communications technology, providing hardware, software and services that enable the full value of connectivity.

Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson employs more than 86,000 people worldwide and holds over 60,000 granted patents.

The company has an established presence in Morocco, including its office in Rabat, as part of its wider operations across the Middle East and Africa.

Ericsson offers employees the opportunity to work alongside global teams, develop innovative technologies and help create connectivity solutions that improve lives, transform businesses and support a more sustainable future.