Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ericsson
Job overview
The Sr. Global Employment Law Counsel at Ericsson provides legal counsel on global employment matters, managing disputes and compliance for over 83,000 employees worldwide, primarily based in the US with a hybrid work model.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves advising on employment law issues globally, managing local counsel, handling disputes and litigation, partnering with the People team, ensuring regulatory compliance, assisting with terminations and layoffs, and providing employment law training.
Experience and skills
Requires a J.D. or LLM, bar membership, 10+ years labor and employment law experience, preferably in-house and multinational settings, strong negotiation and communication skills, and ability to work independently with confidentiality.
Work environment and culture
Ericsson values diversity and inclusion, offers a merit-based hiring approach, and supports a hybrid office-first work environment focused on innovation and collaboration.
Company information
Ericsson is a global telecommunications company with over 83,000 employees, operating in more than 100 countries, committed to innovation and equal opportunity employment.
Team overview
The candidate will join the Group Function Legal Affairs Global Employment Law team, reporting to the Associate General Counsel, Employment, working with a global team covering employment matters worldwide.
Job location and travel
The position is primarily US-based in Plano, Texas, with a hybrid work model emphasizing office presence.
Application process
Applicants are directed to a link for detailed hiring process information and can request accommodations for disabilities via a provided contact email.
Unique job features
The role offers the opportunity to manage complex global employment law issues, work across multiple jurisdictions, and influence company-wide employment policies and practices proactively.
Company overview
Ericsson is a leading multinational networking and telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Specializing in providing technology and services to telecom operators, Ericsson makes money through the sale of network infrastructure, digital services, managed services, and emerging technologies like 5G. Founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson, the company has a rich history of innovation and has played a pivotal role in the development of global communication networks.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight extensive experience in labor and employment law, focusing on multinational and in-house legal counsel roles, emphasizing your ability to manage complex employment disputes and global compliance issues.
Emphasize skills such as stakeholder engagement, negotiation, proactive legal risk management, and experience working within matrix organizations, as these are critical for this senior global role at Ericsson.
Apply through multiple channels including Ericsson’s corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect with legal professionals and members of the Employment Law Team at Ericsson on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent legal initiatives by Ericsson or asking about their approach to global employment law challenges to start meaningful conversations.
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