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Location: This position requires on-site presence at Ericsson Headquarters in Plano, Texas, three days per week.

 

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on EAD

 

About this opportunity:

We are hiring an experienced Spanish-speaking Investigations Counsel in America within Ericsson’s Corporate and Government Investigations (CGI) group within Group Function Legal Affairs & Compliance (GFLA). Ericsson’s CGI team is responsible for the investigation of potential legal and compliance violations within Ericsson and is a critical support in ensuring the efficiency and credibility of the Company’s ethics & compliance program, defending Ericsson's dedication to integrity in its culture and ways of working, building trust with its stakeholders, including enforcement authorities, and ultimately driving the company’s sustainable success.  The Americas hub conducts investigations in North, Central and South America, and supports other global investigations as needed.

What you will do: Provide legal counsel on internal and cross-border investigations, including complex and sensitive matters.Ensure proper application and preservation of attorney-client privilege; oversee investigations conducted under privilege, utilizing internal resources or external counsel as appropriate.Manage and supervise external legal counsel involved in investigations and related legal issues.Collaborate with internal teams handling government investigations and civil litigation linked to investigative matters.Conduct thorough and legally compliant internal investigations into reported violations of the Code of Business Ethics, ensuring forensic integrity, fairness, and timeliness.Draft clear, well-structured investigation reports and support colleagues in preparing written findings.Keep relevant stakeholders informed of investigation progress and findings, and deliver concise summaries to support decision-making.Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of investigation-related policies and procedures.Uphold the highest standards of integrity, objectivity, and fairness, applying sound legal judgment in complex and ambiguous situations.Support the creation of strategies and processes to mitigate compliance risk based on patterns and findings from investigations.Assist with stakeholder reporting, including root cause analyses and the identification of lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.The skills you bring: A law degree from an accredited law school Admission and good standing in a state bar7+ years’ experience handling complex investigations, litigation, and/or regulatory enforcement matters, including interacting with prosecutors and regulators in the United StatesExperience working directly with and reporting findings to senior stakeholders on significant investigations or legal issuesExperience working in a matrixed environment or with cross-functional teamsExperience independently handling and managing multiple complex matters simultaneouslyFluency in English and Spanish (oral and written)Experience in-house at a multi-national company or at a global law firm advising multi-national businessesE-discovery experience and Compliance experience 

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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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 employer, learn more.

 

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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: United States (US) || Plano

Job details: Investigations Counsel

Job Stage: Job Stage 8 

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

 

Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.

 

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson matches $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.

 

Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

 

Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.