Group Legal Counsel - Rabat

Company :

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

Founded in 1876 and based in Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson has over 86,000 employees worldwide and more than 60,000 granted patents.

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

Ericsson gives employees the chance to work with global teams, develop new technologies, and help create connection solutions that improve lives, change businesses, and support a more sustainable future.

Job :

About the role:
The Group Legal Counsel role is part of 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 work with a global network of legal experts and specialists to support Ericsson's business operations and innovation projects in many countries.

Key responsibilities: 

• Be a trusted legal advisor to senior business leaders, giving strategic legal advice that supports business goals and responsible business practices
• Write, review, and negotiate complex business contracts, including customer agreements, supplier contracts, and important partnership deals
• Give legal advice on company management, following rules, competition law, data protection, and intellectual property issues
• Support important deals and strategic projects, making sure legal risks are found and managed while allowing business growth
• Work with different teams across sales, sourcing, engineering, and product development to support business and technology projects
• Keep up-to-date with and advise on legal and rule changes affecting the telecommunications and technology industries
• Give legal advice related to sanctions, trade compliance, and international rule systems
• Help manage disagreements, investigations, and lawsuits when needed
• Provide legal training and guidance to business teams to help them understand legal and compliance requirements better
• Help develop legal policies, processes, and systems that support Ericsson's global legal strategy
• Work with colleagues in Legal Affairs, Compliance, Privacy, Security, and other Group Functions

Required profile :

Key requirements:

• Master of Law (LL.M., JD, or similar legal degree).
• Qualified to practice law in a relevant country.
• 7 to 10+ years of legal experience, ideally in a multinational company or a top law firm
• Strong knowledge in business contracts, regulatory matters, and company management
• Experience in the telecommunications, technology, software, or digital infrastructure sectors is highly desired
• Strong business understanding and the ability to give practical, business-focused 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 issues independently
• Strong project management and organization skills
• High ethical standards and commitment to integrity
• Fluent in French and Arabic required; English proficiency required.
• Willingness to travel as needed

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Desired personality traits :

Emotional distance Rationalism Need for reflection Organization