About this opportunity
Group Privacy & Data Legal Affairs & Compliance partners with the Group Data Office and business stakeholders to provide legal advice on data and to develop and maintain Ericsson's global Privacy Framework.
We are now looking for an experienced lawyer who will focus on interpreting and operationalizing data and privacy regulations globally, across multiple jurisdictions and on behalf of a multinational organization. Your work will help enable compliant, trustworthy and innovative use of data and AI within Ericsson's services and operations.
What you will do
You will be part of Group Privacy & Data Legal Affairs, working closely with the Data & AI Office, Privacy Advisors, Legal Counsels, Security Managers, Product and Solution units, and Government and Industry Relations.
Your main responsibilities include:• Acting as a subject matter expert on complex privacy and data topics and translating relevant regulations and industry standards into internal policies, guidance, tools, best practices and metrics within our Privacy Framework.• Supporting stakeholders by developing templates, standards, working tools and training to build awareness of privacy, data and digitalization-related regulations, including the AI Act, Data Act and other data and AI regulations.• Providing legal advice on privacy, information security and related data matters for cross-functional projects, products and solutions, new business opportunities and other initiatives, to ensure that privacy and data management requirements are adequately implemented across Ericsson.• Advising on topics such as data analytics, cloud, IoT, SaaS and other technologies, and identifying relevant emerging issues and trends.• Providing updates to management, security, compliance and other stakeholders regarding new and updated legal and regulatory requirements in the areas of privacy, data and digitalization.• Contributing to the strategic direction of the privacy program by gathering business and compliance input and assessing outcomes.
The skills you bring• Minimum 10 years' experience as a business lawyer, including at least 4 years with a primary focus on privacy and data.• Experience applying privacy and data regulations across multiple jurisdictions and advising a multinational company or supporting a global business (not limited to a single market or jurisdiction).• Experience with privacy and data-related regulations, preferably in the telecom industry, and a strong interest in global privacy and data management programs.• International experience.• Strong ability to independently handle and manage legal matters, and to prioritize among multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.• Strong analytical, communication and networking skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external counterparts.• Independent, goal-oriented and systematic way of working, combined with being a collaborative and driven team player who can initiate and drive change.• Strong knowledge and interest in emerging technologies, including AI and data-driven solutions.• Good business understanding.• Fluent in English; an additional language is an advantage.• High level of integrity and professionalism.
Application
We look forward to your application with CV in English. Please note that we do not accept, proceed, or respond for applications sent via e-mail. We target 60% work-from-the office.
Last day to apply: 26 th of June, 2026
If you have specific questions, you are welcome to contact Chief Privacy Officer, Helena Eriksvik at [email protected] or Raheleh Rouhani, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]
Location: Stockholm, Sweden or Reading, UK.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm
Req ID: 786057
Skills Required
- Minimum 10 years' experience as a business lawyer
- At least 4 years with primary focus on privacy and data
- Experience applying privacy and data regulations across multiple jurisdictions and advising a multinational company
- Experience with privacy and data-related regulations and global privacy management programs (including AI Act, Data Act)
- Experience preferably in the telecom industry
- International experience
- Ability to independently handle and manage legal matters and prioritize multiple stakeholders
- Strong analytical, communication and networking skills
- Knowledge and interest in emerging technologies, including AI and data-driven solutions
- Fluent in English
- Additional language skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health options are positioned as core benefits with multiple plan choices in key markets. Official materials explicitly emphasize healthcare breadth as part of “Life at Ericsson.”
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Retirement Support — 401(k) with employer matching in the U.S., pensions in some regions, and broad access to an ESPP indicate strong long‑term financial support. Company filings and AGM materials describe share programs and post‑employment benefits as ongoing pillars of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted alongside generous parental leave in various locations. Time‑off entitlements are presented as a strong component of the total rewards offering.
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Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
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Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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