Human and Business Rights Lawyer (630154)

As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we’ve 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.

Our Exciting Opportunity
We are now looking for a skilled human rights lawyer with outstanding knowledge of corporate responsibility who can further strengthen Ericsson’s approach to human rights, including conducting ongoing due diligence and specific human right impact assessments.
In this role you will contribute to Ericsson's strong history of respecting human rights across the value chain and work across business and market areas to guide, develop and align company efforts. The position is part of the Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility area at the Ericsson Group.

What we do
Ericsson is a pioneer in the private-sector when it comes to addressing human rights risks, environmental and climate issues, as well as boosting socio-economic development and supporting humanitarian relief. We were among the first companies to join the UN Global Compact, and an early adopter of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

You will
Develop and drive the execution of the company’s human rights strategy
Contribute with human rights expertise in due diligence processes and risk management
Conduct specific human rights impact assessments and drive implementation of results
Be the focal point for human rights in merger and acquisition projects
Review and develop steering documents to ensure human rights responsibilities are addressed and as well as ensure the reporting is high quality and in line with relevant frameworks


To be successful in the role we believe you have
LLM or corresponding degree in law, specialized in human rights
Minimum 5 years of proven business and human rights experience working at, or with, multinational companies
Demonstrated knowledge of the telecom or ICT sector
Knowledge of International Humanitarian Law and how it applies to private actors is an asset
Excellent networking and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, coordinate and partner across functions and all levels within a cross-functional organization, as well as with external stakeholders
Knowledge of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions
High integrity
Proficient in English


Application
If you have specific questions you are welcome to email recruiter Lisa Tsiaklides at lisa.tsiaklides@ercisson.com
The selection and interview process are ongoing. Therefore, send in your application in English as soon as possible, by at the latest. We encourage you to apply!
Location: Preferably European time zone
Kindly note that we do not accept applications sent via e-mail.

What´s in it for you?
Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo, but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.

What happens once you apply?
To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/hiring-process

Do you believe that an organization fostering an environment of cooperation and collaboration to execute with speed creates better business value? Do you value a culture of humanness, where fact based decisions are important and our people are encouraged to speak up? Do you believe that diverse, inclusive teams drive performance and innovation? At Ericsson, we do.
We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background, social origin, social status, Indigenous status, disability, age, union membership or employee representation and any other characteristic protected by local law or Ericsson’s Code of Business Ethics.


Ericsson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, ethnic background, age, disability, political opinion, social status, veteran status, union membership or genetics.

Ericsson complies with applicable country, state and all local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location across the world in which the company has facilities. In addition, Ericsson supports the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights and the United Nations Global Compact.

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