Job Description

Location: Singapore / Malaysia
As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we\xe2\x80\x99ve made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you\'re welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in? Come, and be where it begins.
We are hiring an experienced investigations counsel in Ericsson\xe2\x80\x99s Corporate and Government Investigations (CGI) group within Group Function Legal Affairs & Compliance (GFLA). The CGI team is responsible for the investigation of potential legal and compliance violations within Ericsson and is a critical support in ensuring the effectiveness and credibility of the Company\xe2\x80\x99s ethics & compliance program, defending the Company\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to integrity in its culture and ways of working, building trust with its stakeholders, including enforcement authorities, and ultimately driving the company\xe2\x80\x99s sustainable success. This position supports the handling of investigations in Asia and Oceania. The role reports to the leader of the hub in that region, who reports to the Head of CGI. The position is listed as located in Singapore but we will also consider candidates in Malaysia, India and Mainland China, and the position will be hybrid (combination of in office and remote) depending on the location.
In this role, you will:

• Give legal advice in connection with investigations, including complex internal investigations, investigations by government authorities, and cases relevant to Ericsson\xe2\x80\x99s Audit & Compliance Committee
• Determine the need for and maintain attorney client privilege; conduct investigations under attorney-client privilege where applicable and use internal resources or external counsel
• Support our reporting to the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, and Ericsson\xe2\x80\x99s external compliance monitor, including matters under Paragraph 6 of Ericsson\xe2\x80\x99s Deferred Prosecution Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice
• Conduct internal investigations of reported Code of Business Ethics violations in a forensically sound, robust, fair, and timely manner, and in compliance with relevant laws (including employment laws and data privacy laws), and support internal investigators in conducting investigations
• Supervise external counsel on investigations and any related civil matters
• Provide guidance on the preservation and collection of relevant data, the timely review and production of data, the tracking of materials sought, collected and produced, as appropriate
• Draft clear written reports, and assist others with report drafting and editing
• Inform relevant decision-makers of the status of investigation findings on a timely basis and present summaries of the investigation for internal and external reporting purposes
• Assist in the development of investigations policies and processes
• Act with integrity, objectivity, and fairness
• Apply sound legal judgment to address gray areas and interpret and apply the law

Required qualifications:

• A law degree from an accredited law school and admission and good standing in a state bar (or equivalent outside of the U.S.)
• 8+ years\xe2\x80\x99 experience handling investigations
• Experience handling complex investigations, including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption issues, money laundering, export controls and sanctions, and anti-competition
• Experience in-house at a multi-national company or at a law firm advising multi-national businesses
• Fluency in English
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to independently handle and manage complex matters, as well as manage multiple matters at one time
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about scoping, handling and resolving investigations

Preferred qualifications:

• Government investigations experience, including experience interacting with regulators, particularly in the United States
• Experience working with or under a monitor is preferable
• Fluency in Chinese language is a plus

Why Join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you\xc2\xb4ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what\xc2\xb4s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s toughest problems. You\xc2\xb4ll be challenged, but you won\xe2\x80\x99t be alone. You\xc2\xb4ll 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?
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