IBIBM
Attorney
Bangalore Posted 13 Oct 2026
FULL TIME
Cybersecurity
Regulatory Compliance
Intellectual Property
Privacy
Job Description
Introduction
At IBM, our mission transcends traditional job roles—it's about a passion for innovation: crafting, designing, coding, consulting, engaging with clients, and driving market advancements. It’s about exploring uncharted territories and achieving what once seemed impossible. Are you prepared to take the lead in this transformative technological era and tackle some of the most pressing global challenges? If so, we would love to connect with you.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a Legal Counsel at IBM, you will join a vibrant legal team based in Bangalore, collaborating with fellow attorneys and support personnel to provide comprehensive legal support to IBM's worldwide legal and business teams. Your role will encompass a wide range of legal areas, both transactional and non-transactional, across all IBM business divisions. In the transactional context, you will engage in the initial phases of commercial dealings, including direct and indirect distribution, mergers and acquisitions, and more. You will also provide legal advice to various business and support units such as procurement, real estate, human resources, and finance on matters related to regulatory compliance, contractual disputes, litigation, intellectual property, workplace relations, privacy, and cybersecurity, among others. This attorney position is situated within the Legal Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bangalore, India, which is committed to fostering continuous improvement in legal service delivery across IBM's diverse business sectors and regions.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
To qualify for this role, you must be licensed to practice law in India, with 4-8 years of relevant legal experience, whether in-house or in a law firm, or a combination of both.
Preferred qualifications include experience in dispute resolution and litigation, familiarity with government procurement policies and processes, and a demonstrated ability to implement process improvements that enhance the performance of business and legal functions. Previous in-house legal experience, particularly within a multinational corporation, would be a valuable asset.
At IBM, our mission transcends traditional job roles—it's about a passion for innovation: crafting, designing, coding, consulting, engaging with clients, and driving market advancements. It’s about exploring uncharted territories and achieving what once seemed impossible. Are you prepared to take the lead in this transformative technological era and tackle some of the most pressing global challenges? If so, we would love to connect with you.
Your Role And Responsibilities
As a Legal Counsel at IBM, you will join a vibrant legal team based in Bangalore, collaborating with fellow attorneys and support personnel to provide comprehensive legal support to IBM's worldwide legal and business teams. Your role will encompass a wide range of legal areas, both transactional and non-transactional, across all IBM business divisions. In the transactional context, you will engage in the initial phases of commercial dealings, including direct and indirect distribution, mergers and acquisitions, and more. You will also provide legal advice to various business and support units such as procurement, real estate, human resources, and finance on matters related to regulatory compliance, contractual disputes, litigation, intellectual property, workplace relations, privacy, and cybersecurity, among others. This attorney position is situated within the Legal Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bangalore, India, which is committed to fostering continuous improvement in legal service delivery across IBM's diverse business sectors and regions.
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
To qualify for this role, you must be licensed to practice law in India, with 4-8 years of relevant legal experience, whether in-house or in a law firm, or a combination of both.
- Expertise in negotiating IT contracts with government and commercial entities in services, software, and cloud solutions is essential.
- You should also have a solid background in addressing privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance issues.
- The ability to independently manage legal matters is important, with decreasing supervision as your familiarity with IBM's operations grows.
- A strong dedication to integrity and ethical standards is paramount.
Preferred qualifications include experience in dispute resolution and litigation, familiarity with government procurement policies and processes, and a demonstrated ability to implement process improvements that enhance the performance of business and legal functions. Previous in-house legal experience, particularly within a multinational corporation, would be a valuable asset.