About this opportunity

 

 

We are hiring an experienced investigations counsel and manager in Ericsson’s Compliance Office & Investigations team to manage a team of investigators and lead investigations primarily within the Middle East & Africa. Corporate & Government Investigations (CGI) 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’s ethics and compliance program, defending the Company’s commitment to integrity, building trust with stakeholders (including government authorities), and ultimately driving the Company’s sustainable success. 

 

The holder of this exciting role leads investigations and manages a team of approximately 10 professionals located in the Middle East & Africa including lawyers, investigators and analysts. The position reports to the Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Investigations, who in turn reports to the Chief Legal Officer.  The holder of this role collaborates with colleagues in CGI on the execution of investigations from allegation assessment through investigation and remediation. 

 

The position is hybrid (remote and in office) with an “office first” approach of approximately 60% of the time in the office.  The location can be in any city with an Ericsson office in Europe or the Middle East & Africa. 

 

 

In this role, you will:

 

Oversee the handling of internal investigations, including complex internal investigations, responses to investigations by government authorities, and cases relevant to the Audit & Compliance CommitteeCollaborates with colleagues on the intake and staffing of investigations, overseeing  matters handled by your “hub” in the Middle East & AfricaConduct 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)Supervise investigators who lead, plan, execute and report on investigations according to a defined framework while also using judgment and making credibility determinations; gather and review evidence and conduct financial and other forensic reviews; and conduct witness interviewsSupervise team members, including attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and/or other roles, including by setting expectations and holding people accountable, provide training and coaching as needed, resolve conflicts and build moraleSupport our engagement with government enforcement authorities and regulators regarding investigations and remediationCollaborate with internal investigations counsel and supervise external counsel on investigations; support litigation as neededProvide input on the need for and maintaining attorney client privilege; ensuring that investigations are conducted investigations under attorney-client privilege where applicable and using internal resources or external counselEnsure the preservation and collection of relevant data and the timely review of data; manage the information flow in our internal case management system; collaborate with colleagues concerning collection of digital evidence and data privacy mattersDraft clear written reports summarizing investigation findings, edit investigations reports by investigators, provide comments and feedback on reports drafted by outside counselInform relevant decision-makers of the status of investigation findings on a timely basis and present summaries of the investigation as neededSupport remediation including personnel action and addressing process control gapsAssist in the development of investigations policies and processes and improvements to investigations toolsAddress resource needs and manage workloadManage hub activities within budgetAct with integrity, objectivity and fairness

 

 

Required qualifications:

 

Experience handling investigations or in related areasBachelor’s or Master’s DegreeSignificant experience as a people manager and team leaderExperience handling complex international investigations, such as Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption issues, money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, export controls and sanctions, and anti-competitionExperience in workplace investigations, including sexual harassment, conflict of interest and discrimination claimsFluency in EnglishStrong communication, writing and presentation skillsStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to independently handle and manage complex matters, as well as manage multiple matters at one timeDemonstrated ability to think strategically with regard to scoping, handling and resolving investigationsDemonstrated ability to act with urgency and operate in a fast-moving environmentFlexibility in accommodating time zonesAbility for occasional international travel

 

 

Preferred qualifications:

 

A law degree is preferredExperience at an international technology or telecom company is a plusForeign language fluency is a plus