Counsel

北京市
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. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems.

Your Role and Responsibilities
1) Employees with professional legal training and experience (minimum 10-12 years PQE), who are qualified to practice law. China law qualification and Chinese language proficiency are required in addition to international and English language legal experience.
2) Provide advice and counsel on legal matters and business ethics. Though the emphasis may differ from location to location, issues arise in areas of contracts, data privacy and cyber regulation, antitrust, administrative, commercial, communications, criminal, employment, environmental, general corporate, government contracts, intellectual property, international, labor, mergers and acquisitions, real estate, securities, the conduct and direction of litigation and tax law.
3) Support and negotiate transactions in China (and possibly other jurisdictions in Asia), in particular IT services and Consulting, Hardware and Software directly with clients and channel sales with business partners.
4) Support and negotiate complex technology transactions with elements of regulatory compliance, business objective achievement and risk/liability/IP contractual protection.
5) Provide advice and legal guidance for China data privacy and cyber security related laws and regulations.
5) Support the JV, M&A, and compliance-related matters for China.
6) Support the HR and employment related legal matters as well as litigation.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise


Bachelor's degree or above

At least 10 years work experience in legal matters
Demonstrated personal leadership and thoughtful sensitivity in issues resolution and confrontation management
Enjoy working in extensive legal areas, embracing different challenges; and willing to work across borders and collaborate with various teams and geographies
Excellent communication skills both in English and Chinese
Lawyer qualification is preferred

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Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
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About Business Unit
IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

Your Life @ IBM
Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It's time to define your career.

About IBM
IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

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, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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