Senior Group IP Legal Counsel

Are you a business lawyer with solid experience in standards essential patent licensing searching for exciting new challenges in a truly global environment? Excellent! We are now looking for a senior team-player with deep knowledge of Intellectual Property (IP) and licensing issues to strengthen our group of highly skilled lawyers based in Stockholm. The IP & Technology Legal Affairs team is a division within Group Function Legal Affairs & Compliance and the head of the division reports to the Chief Legal Officer of the Ericsson Group. The team partners with all parts of Ericsson focusing on IP and technology, including IPR & Licensing, the unit that drives Ericsson's patent licensing business. As a part of the IP & Technology Legal Affairs team, you will navigate complex IP issues around the world, manage risk and be part of critical transactions, while upholding the highest ethical standards. You will report to Head of IP & Technology Legal Affairs and be based in Stockholm, London, New York, or Dallas, but you will work in a global environment. What you will do: In this role, you will focus primarily on IP matters affecting our patent licensing and product businesses. You will need to thrive in a fast-paced environment that requires understanding of patented technologies and related economics as well as planning, communicating, and executing complex negotiation strategies. You will combine your legal competence with an excellent business understanding to independently be a high quality and highly efficient legal partner to different teams within IPR & Licensing as well as other parts of Ericsson. This includes drafting, reviewing, and negotiating terms of licensing and other IP-related agreements and working cross-functionally with other business and legal teams. As an in-house legal counsel, you will support compliance with laws and internal policies and governance protocols as well as follow and share changes in relevant legislation and caselaw. You will also help improve the know-how, quality and effectiveness of this team and always try to improve the ways of working for the team to be most impactful. The skills you bring: Master of Laws (LLM) or equivalent 10+ years of Standards Essential Patent (SEP) licensing experience, preferably from an in-house legal department. Deep interest in technology and patents Strong business knowledge and understanding Experience and very skilled in negotiation Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills as well as cultural awareness High level of integrity and professionalism Strategic problem-solving skills and ability to see the big picture while working with ambiguity and uncertainty. Strong critical thinking skills, and ability to demonstrate sound judgment. Application We look forward to your application with CV in English. Last day to apply: 12th of December 2024 Location: Sweden Stockholm or UK London or USA New York/Dallas Please note that we do not accept, proceed, or respond for applications sent via e-mail. If you have specific questions, you are welcome to contact Nina Juthage, Sr. Recruiter, at nina.a.juthage@ericsson.com 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 nurture 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 and Affirmative Action employer, learn more. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned. Primary country and city: Sweden Stockholm or UK London or USA New York/Dallas

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