Head of Legal CU South Europe Eurasia

Overview

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What You’ll Do

• Lead all legal matters within your assigned Territory across complex commercial, corporate, regulatory, data protection, competition, intellectual property, sanctions/trade control issues and dispute resolution.
• Provide senior partnership to legal and business teams on high-value and complex customer agreements, strategic partnerships, corporate transactions/M&A, governance and advisory matters, and R&D activities.
• Lead a team of twelve attorneys; report to the Head of Legal EMEA; be a member of the EMEA Legal Leadership Team and the CU South Europe & Eurasia Leadership Team.
• Drive intelligent value creation by acting as the “glue” across Ericsson, champion transparency and constructive challenge, and safeguard company value and reputation.
• Champion business success by advising the business with strategic and tactical solutions, while striving for simplicity in approach.
• Lead with integrity, acting as a role model and protecting the company’s value and reputation.
• Foster collaboration across the EMEA region and GFLA globally, building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify and mitigate legal and business risks, ensure compliance, and proactively seek opportunities to improve processes and legal efficiency.
• Develop the capabilities of the legal team and contribute to learning initiatives while fostering an inclusive environment for diverse talent.

What You’ll Bring

• Top-tier legal acumen with at least 15 years of experience in a corporate in-house setting or at a leading law firm; broad international experience; senior-level capability; experience in tech/telecommunications is a plus.
• Strategic mindset with strong business acumen and the ability to analyze complex situations and provide sound legal advice that supports business objectives.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels and navigate challenging conversations.
• Growth mindset: eager to learn, embrace change, and contribute to the evolution of Ericsson’s legal function.
• Commitment to excellence with a strong work ethic and dedication to delivering high-quality legal services.

Why Join Ericsson

Ericsson offers an outstanding opportunity to push the boundaries of what’s possible, collaborate with diverse innovators, and contribute to building solutions for complex challenges.

Application Notes

Ericsson champions diversity and inclusion as core values; it is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eligible applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Primary country and city: Italy (IT) || Roma