Senior Attorney - Legal Professional

Overview

IBM India, a prominent leader since 1992, operates across numerous sectors including finance, healthcare, government, automotive, telecommunications, and education. Renowned for driving digital transformations, IBM offers cutting-edge hybrid cloud and AI solutions to global clients. Its services encompass consulting, AI and data, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies. IBM India's strong presence spans over 200 locations nationwide, supported by a vast partner network, reflecting its leadership stature in the IT industry and recognition as an employer of choice.

Role and Responsibilities

• Join the India and South Asia legal team delivering legal guidance for domestic and regional business operations as well as global delivery objectives.
• Provide legal counsel primarily supporting IBM's Consulting and Technology Business Units, negotiating and advising on commercial contracts with government and private sector clients.
• Offer legal support to business and administrative functions including procurement, security, transport, real estate, HR, and finance concerning compliance, disputes, litigation, intellectual property, workplace relations, privacy, and cybersecurity matters.
• Ensure adherence to IBM's internal policies and procedures fostering regulatory compliance.

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree and be legally qualified to practice law in India.
• Possess nine or more years of legal experience across in-house roles or law firm engagements.
• Proven expertise in negotiating IT-related contracts for services, software, and cloud solutions involving government and commercial sectors.
• Skilled in advising on privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property rights, and regulatory compliance challenges.
• Capable of working independently, gaining reduced supervision with increased familiarity with IBM’s operations.
• Knowledgeable about Indian government procurement rules and procedures.
• Demonstrates initiative to enhance legal and business processes, with a strong emphasis on integrity and ethical standards.

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling disputes and litigation matters within India.
• Background in the Information Technology sector.
• Previous in-house legal experience at a multinational corporation is advantageous.

Experience Level

Between nine to fifteen years of relevant legal experience is required.

Eligibility

Graduates holding a law qualification eligible to practice in India may apply.