Ericsson is a publicly listed leading multinational technology company, operating in more than 180 countries, with approximately 100,000 employees located around the world. We are at the forefront of the 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing and cloud network infrastructure - the first company to bring 5G to four continents. Our portfolio is built on innovation and transformation.
For more 150 years, Ericsson has been building a more connected world.
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Competition to be part of Ericsson's global Competition and Antitrust team. In this role, you will help support Ericsson's work to mitigate and manage competition/antitrust risk through a comprehensive competition/antitrust compliance program as well as counselling and supporting Ericsson stakeholders on all aspects of competition and antitrust law and policy, globally.
This position will be based in Brussels or London.
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The Competition/Antitrust team is part of Ericsson's Group Function Legal Affairs team. This position reports to the Head of Competition and Antitrust.
You will:
- Serve as a competition law subject matter expert and trusted advisor to senior business and legal leaders and their teams
- Develop strategies, procedures and processes in collaboration with stakeholders to mitigate antitrust and other legal risks
- Drive Ericsson's competition law program by developing and maintaining policies, directives, instructions and processes that are relevant and reflect relevant laws and internal ethical rules
- Monitor legal and policy developments in competition/antitrust and related regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions and assess their potential impact on the company
- Represent the company in investigations, inquiries, or proceedings involving competition or regulatory authorities and help manage any antitrust matters or litigation
- Participate in internal compliance investigations concerning competition law or issues
- Develop and deliver training programs for business and legal teams on competition and antitrust matters
- Proactively provide tools, training and communications to promote competition law awareness
You will bring:
- 10 - 15+ years of global experience in competition law and policy, preferably as in-house counsel at an international level
- JD, LL.B., Master of Laws, or equivalent degree with specialization in competition/antitrust law
- Qualified and authorized to practice law in the jurisdiction where they will perform legal work
- Extensive experience in driving competition/antitrust programs in a multinational company
- Strong commercial understanding and business acumen
- Highly collaborative with demonstrated ability to build relationships and engage a wide range of stakeholders, including senior executives, external partners, and government authorities/regulators
- Strategic thinker able to manage complex, sensitive matters independently in dynamic, fast-paced environments
- Excellent judgment, maturity, and experience handling crisis or high-stakes situations
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity: able to gather diverse inputs and synthesize them into clear, focused strategies
- Excellent communication skills, including persuasive writing, negotiation, and presentation abilities
- Strong project management and process improvement skills
- International experience and cultural awareness
- Proven ability to manage legal matters independently
- Highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct
- Proactive, driven team player who initiates and leads change.
- Fluent in English with excellent written and oral skills, including storytelling; additional languages are a plus
- Prior experience at a competition enforcement agency is a plus
- Willingness to travel up to 10% as needed
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: United Kingdom (GB) || Reading
Req ID: 780915
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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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