Attorney

Job description

IBM Lawyers provide advice and counsel on legal matters and business ethics and conduct and direct litigation. The focus for this role is on drafting and negotiating services type of transactions. You will be responsible for primarily providing advice and support to the business including assisting relevant business lines with contract drafting, commercial negotiation, and contract administration. The role will also include assisting the Regional Counsel in all legal matters including but not limited to regulatory matters, operational issues, HR matters, troubled projects, litigation, investigation, transactional support, etc.

The candidate will be expected to work with the local and wider global Legal team in supporting IBM's business. The candidate will also be expected to provide support for compliance and ethics matters.

Key Responsibilities:
• Providing advice on a broad range of commercial issues of relevance to IBM.
• Preparing, negotiating and advising on all aspects of contracts whether IBM standard terms or otherwise.
• Working with various business lines, and the IBM's finance, regulatory and risk management teams, to provide solutions consistent with the IBM's corporate policies.
• Ensuring documentation is maintained, and that organisational memory is retained, within the corporate business group.
• Providing education on contracts and compliance issues (including business integrity, ethics, US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and local anti-corruption laws, rules and regulations)
• To keep up-to-date with changes and developments in the law, developments in our industry and business and training and education throughout the career.
Auto req ID

272218BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

General Lawyer
State / Province

AR RIYAD
Primary job category

Legal
Company

(1036) IBM Middle East FZ-LLC Saudi Arabia Branch
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

No Travel
IBM Business Group

CHQ/OTH
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

RIYADH
Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  Absolute commitment to business integrity and ethical conduct;
·  Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, KSA and GCC laws;
·  Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with commercial contract drafting, negotiation, preparation and administration;
·  Ability to work independently and function in team;
·  Ability to assess risks and make objective decisions in the best interest of the company, taking the relevant legal and business issues into consideration;
·  Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, and to meet critical deadlines;
·  Sound negotiation and interpersonal skills;
·  Ability to express clearly both verbally and in writing.
Country/Region

Saudi Arabia
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

Work experience with a multinational company
Additional corporate, business, tax, commercial or other appropriate qualification
Knowledge of networking, consulting services, hardware and software contracts

Secondary Job Category

General Legal
Eligibility Requirements

Mandatory:
Arabic: Fluent written and spoken
English: Fluent written and spoken
Minimum five (5) years post admission experience in practice as an attorney or advocate
Commercial Contract drafting and negotiation experience
Corporate, HR and immigration experience
Position Type

Professional
Location Statement

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
New Collar Role

No
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