GROUP LEGAL COUNSEL AT ERICSSON NIGERIA | LEGAL COUNSEL JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

Job Description:

• Do you thrive in complex, fast-paced environments and enjoy navigating ambiguity with a global perspective?
• Group Function Legal Affairs & Compliance (GFLA) in EMEA provides strategic support across commercial, regulatory, governance, and compliance matters, helping drive business success while protecting Ericsson’s interests and reputation.
• As Group Legal Counsel within the East & North Africa legal team, you will lead and support legal matters across assigned territories, including commercial contracts, corporate and regulatory issues, data protection, competition law, intellectual property, sanctions / trade controls, and dispute resolution.
• You will partner closely with business and legal stakeholders on high-value customer and supplier contracts, strategic partnerships, corporate transactions, governance, and advisory matters.
• You will be part of the Customer Unit East & North Africa legal team, reporting to the Head of Legal, Customer Unit East & North Africa. The position will be based within one of the territories in the region.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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