Global Tech Transactions Counsel (In-House)

Ericsson GmbH; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson seeks a curious, business-minded lawyer to join the Group Function Legal Affairs team supporting EEWS across EMEA and APAC. You will draft and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial and technology agreements, advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and regulatory matters, and contribute to playbooks and processes to scale the business.

The role requires 5+ years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in-house at a tech company, and a collaborative, proactive approach

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer admitted or licensed to practise in a recognised jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience as a practising lawyer.
• At least 2 years in-house experience at a technology company.
• Experience supporting SaaS, hardware, and/or enterprise software transactions.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and technology agreements (SaaS, software licence, hardware, OEM, distributor, MSP, etc.).
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance on commercial contracting, data privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and regulatory compliance across EMEA and APAC.
• Develop, maintain, and improve legal playbooks, templates, and contracting processes to increase efficiency.
• Educate and train internal teams on legal, compliance, and contracting best practices.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that support EEWS's growth and innovation agenda.
• Collaborate with global legal and cross-functional stakeholders to align legal strategies with business priorities.
• Anticipate changes to laws and regulations affecting EEWS's commercial activities.

Skills

In-house counsel experience

SaaS/enterprise software transactions

Technology transactions

Cross-regional advisory

Communication skills

Job description

Ericsson seeks a curious, business-minded lawyer to join the Group Function Legal Affairs team supporting EEWS across EMEA and APAC. You will draft and negotiate a broad spectrum of commercial and technology agreements, advise on data privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and regulatory matters, and contribute to playbooks and processes to scale the business.

The role requires 5+ years post-qualification experience, with at least 2 years in-house at a tech company, and a collaborative, proactive approach