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Group Legal Counsel

Ericsson Kenya

full time Nairobi Posted 17 hours ago

What You'll Bring

  • Qualified lawyer with at least 7 years of experience in a leading law firm and/or multinational in-house legal environment.

  • Strong experience in commercial, corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters.

  • Proven ability to support complex contracts, negotiations, and cross-border business activities.

  • Strong business acumen and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

  • Ability to work independently and influence senior stakeholders across diverse environments.

  • Experience in the technology or telecommunications sector is an advantage.

  • Growth mindset, sound judgment, integrity, and commitment to delivering high-quality legal support. 

  • Act as a trusted legal advisor, providing practical and strategic guidance that supports business objectives and successful deal execution.

  • Lead and support negotiations for complex customer, supplier, and partnership agreements.

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and business risks while enabling growth and transformation.

  • Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, competition, data protection, intellectual property, and trade control matters.

  • Build strong relationships across business units, functions, and geographies, fostering collaboration and transparency.

  • Contribute to capability building through coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing, and best-practice initiatives.

  • Support an inclusive, high-performing, and collaborative team culture.