Ericsson · 3 days ago
Legal Counsel
Plano, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expEricsson is currently seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Legal Counsel to join their team. In this role, you will act as the primary legal advisor to a customer unit within Ericsson’s North American operations, providing professional legal services in areas such as contract drafting and negotiations, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Information TechnologyInternetMobileTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Provide expert legal advice and guidance to Ericsson, ensuring that our operations remain in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations
Be involved in the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts and other legal documents
Spearhead designated areas of expertise or projects, including the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures
Provide training on relevant legal subjects for effective risk management and regulatory compliance
Represent Ericsson in legal disputes and negotiations
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with external legal counsel and other stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bar admission in any jurisdiction with good standing, with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience at a law firm and/or in-house (the ideal candidate will have both law firm and in-house experience.)
Legal experience preferably with a focus on technology and commercial agreements
Extensive experience in interfacing with and integrating with high functioning teams, including in a hybrid world
Strong understanding of intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory compliance issues related to the technology industry
Proven ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts with attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and advise executives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and solution-oriented approach
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity
Preferred
Contract Review
Providing Legal Advice
Training Delivery
Dispute Resolution
Contract Negotiation
International Business law
Federal Government Contracting law
Government and Industry Relations
Negotiation
Regulatory Compliance
Laws and Regulations Knowledge
Contract Drafting
Trade Compliance
IPR commercialization and protection
Financial Acumen
Customer Insights
Benefits
Excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option
Company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents
Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson matches $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay
Company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
Financial wellness programs
Educational assistance
Matching gifts
Recognition programs
Company
Ericsson
Ericsson is an information and communications technology company that offers network services. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.82BKey Investors
InvestorNordic Investment BankEuropean Investment Bank
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2024-07-12Post Ipo Debt· $109.22M
2023-12-15Post Ipo Debt· $109.09M
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Borje Ekholm
CEO & President
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