Senior Attorney

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, let’s talk.

Your role and responsibilities

In Canada, the Legal & Regulatory Affairs team is based in Markham, Ontario, at the IBM Canada Software Lab and has professionals located in various parts of the country.

The team is comprised of high-performing and independent do-ers, and also one other’s best collaborators, who work together to efficiently provide high value legal support in a number of core areas including information technology, general commercial, employment, intellectual property, privacy and data security.

We are looking to add to our diverse high energy team a Senior Attorney experienced in negotiating complex transactions.

The successful candidate will handle supporting the IBM business in Canada in the drafting, review and negotiation of complex customer contracts across all areas of IBM’s products and services. You are experienced in advising executives on practical risk and litigation strategies in a fast-paced environment on various legal matters. This could include reviewing, interpreting, and providing advice on federal, provincial and local laws, regulatory matters, supplier contracts, IBM policies and practices, business conduct and ethics.

*** This role will involve supporting clients across Canada; therefore, the candidate must be bilingual (i.e. both fully fluent in French and English). ***

Required education

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred education

Master’s Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Bilingual English and French (verbal and written) are mandatory.
• Qualified to practice law in Quebec, Ontario or another common law province.
• At least 5 years of experience in Information Technology Law in private practice or multinational company.
• Proven experience with the drafting, review and negotiation of complex customer technology contracts for products and services.
• Proven ability to provide independent advice to senior-level management on complex matters within a tight timeline.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fluent in Microsoft Word (i.e., able to execute contract document drafting and revisions).

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Experience working within IT firms selling and/or procuring IT products and services.
• Experience in privacy, data security and related legal matters.
• Capability in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Solid organization skills.
• Qualified to practice civil law in the province of Quebec.

OTHER RELEVANT JOB DETAILS

Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship. For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.