General Staff Counsel, (Procurement)

Job description

IBM is a global cognitive solutions and innovation company that stands for progress. With operations in over 170 countries, IBMers around the world invent and integrate hardware, software and services into cognitive solutions to help forward-thinking enterprises, institutions and people everywhere succeed in building a smarter planet.

IBM's operations are supported by an integrated global legal department with in country professionals in most of the countries in which we operate.

In Canada, the legal team is centered in Markham, Ontario, at the IBM Canada headquarters but has professionals located in various parts of the country. The team provides legal support in a number of core areas including information technology, general commercial, procurement, employment, intellectual property and privacy.

We are looking to add to our diverse high energy team an experienced Staff Counsel focused on Procurement matters.

Reporting to the General Counsel, IBM Canada, the successful candidate would be responsible for assisting, with minimal direction, procurement professionals supporting the IBM business in Canada and acting as a consultant to internal business clients on various legal matters. This could include reviewing, interpreting and providing advice on federal, provincial and local laws, agency rulings, IBM policies and practices, business conduct and ethics. A focus of this role will be the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of vendor contracts in all areas of IBM's business,

*the successful individual will be required to work out of our 3600 Steeles Ave E, Markham office on a regular basis*

Auto req ID

264735BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

General Lawyer
State / Province

ONTARIO
Primary job category

Legal
Company

(0026) IBM Canada Limited - IBM Canada Limitee
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group

CHQ/OTH
Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree
City / Township / Village

MARKHAM
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

·  English Fluent (verbal and written)
·  Qualified to practice law in Ontario or another common law province
·  At least 3-7 years experience in legal practice (Information Technology and Procurement experience will be helpful)
·  Ability to provide independent advice to senior level management on complex matters.
·  Fluent in Microsoft Word (i.e. able to execute contract document drafting and revisions)
·  Solid organization skills
Country/Region

Canada
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  Experience working within procurement organizations
·  Experience in privacy, data security and related legal matters
·  Solid capability in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
·  Formal project management training or experience
·  Bilingual English and French (verbal and written)
Secondary Job Category

General Legal
Eligibility Requirements

Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
Location Statement

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

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Your Life @ IBM

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About Business Unit

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About IBM

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