Counsel

Introduction

The successful candidate would handle a wide variety of matters ranging from consulting, software, hardware, cloud, litigation and M&A and closely partner with the business and the broader global legal team. Further, the individual should be a resilient professional who is interested in new technologies, willing to learn about IBM and its businesses, closely partner with the business teams across functions and can advise on a variety of contracts and other legal matters. The candidate will be required to be a self-starter with strong Arabic and English communication skills and lead the areas of responsibilities given to him or her.

Your Role And Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate contracts and commercial agreements
• Provide legal advice on any business developments including timely legal support to the business, especially regarding potential legal risk and regulatory risk
• Proactively participate/lead in company initiatives related to existing or new businesses (educations, obtaining subject matter expertise, etc.)
• Handle various legal matters that may or may not be within comfort zone
• Communicate in both English and Arabic
• Think strategically and work with a number of stakeholders across borders and across various functions to achieve desired outcomes
  
  

Your Role And Responsibilities

The candidate would handle a wide variety of matters ranging from consulting, software, hardware, cloud, litigation and M&A and closely partner with the business and the broader global legal team. Key activities include:

• Draft and negotiate contracts and commercial agreements
• Provide advice on any business developments including timely legal support to the business, especially regarding potential legal risk and regulatory risk
• Proactively participate/lead in company initiatives related to existing or new businesses (educations, obtaining subject matter expertise, etc.)
• Handle various legal matters that may or may not be within comfort zone
• Think strategically and work with a number of stakeholders across borders and across various functions to achieve desired outcomes
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

Qualified Lawyer

Minimum 5YPQE

Must have both fluent Arabic and English language skills

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

ICT Industry Experience