About this opportunity
Are you interested in partnering closely with product, engineering, commercial and business teams navigating complex legal. Commercial and strategic questions as they launch new product offerings, explore new commercial models and close deals for next-generation telecommunications and digital infrastructure solutions? Then Ericsson's Business and Strategy legal Affairs with in GFLA Technology & Products Legal Affairs (TPLA) has the opportunity for you.
We are seeking a skilled attorney for the role of Senior Group Legal Counsel. Strong candidates will bring strong commercial legal acumen and experience advising on technology transactions, preferably within telecommunications, networks, or cloud services.
The Senior Group Legal Counsel will partner with stakeholders across Ericsson's global organization and collaborate with Ericsson's network of subject matter experts and Group functions. The role provides strategic legal guidance supporting Ericsson's commercial strategy across areas including sales and go-to-market, customer contract structuring, technology licensing, strategic partnerships, AI-enabled product offerings, and new business models.
The team plays a central role in enabling Ericsson's growth strategy, supporting the business as it expands into new markets and customer segments, including enterprise, defence, and network API monetization, alongside its core CSP business.
This role is well suited to lawyers comfortable working at the intersection of legal, commercial strategy, global regulation, and technology.
What you will do• Provide strategic legal counsel to sales, commercial, and business stakeholders supporting Ericsson's commercialization and go-to-market strategy, models and initiatives.• Develop scalable legal frameworks, guidance, and playbooks supporting efficient technology and product engagement.• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements relating to technology development, partnerships, and commercialization.• Provide legal training and guidance to employees, including senior business and technology leaders.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams advising on legal issues related to technology development, product offerings, and commercial engagements.• Track and advise on legal and regulatory developments impacting the telecommunications and technology industries.• Engage with teams across the technology development lifecycle, identifying legal considerations early in product and platform initiatives.• Contribute to internal legal strategies, policies, and programs supporting Ericsson's technology and product initiatives.• Support initiatives related to responsible technology development, data use, and emerging technology governance.• Partner with colleagues across Legal Affairs & Compliance and other Group functions including privacy, security, competition, sourcing, and policy teams.• Manage external legal resources where appropriate.
What you will bring• Master of Law degree or equivalent qualification.• At least 5-8 years of experience as a technology lawyer, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house experience.• Experience advising on commercial models, technology, data, security, or emerging technology issues.• Experience with IT, telecommunications, software, or cloud-related legal matters, preferably in international environments.• Strong business and technology acumen.• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with the ability to drive positive change.• High proficiency in English.
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 have a 60% attendance from office.
Last day to apply: 15th of June, 2026
If you have specific questions, you are welcome to contact Raheleh Rouhani, Sr Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]
Location: Stockholm, Sweden or other European time zones
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: 784620
Skills Required
- Master of Law degree or equivalent qualification.
- At least 5-8 years of experience as a technology lawyer.
- Experience advising on commercial models, technology, data, security, or emerging technology issues.
- Experience with IT, telecommunications, software, or cloud-related legal matters.
- Strong business and technology acumen.
- High proficiency in English.
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
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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