Tech Contracts Counsel – GCC & Export Controls

GBM; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

GBM is seeking a Legal Associate to support the GBM Legal Department across GCC branches, providing general legal assistance and ensuring compliance with IBM-GBM agreements and export controls.

You will draft and review commercial agreements, advise on day-to-day contracts and RFPs, and coordinate with the Chief Legal Officer to obtain approvals, while maintaining the contracts repository and training stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Law is required.
• Strong command of English and Arabic in professional environment.
• IT skills and ability to learn new systems.
• High integrity and confidentiality standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting GBM sales operations by providing legal and commercially relevant advice for all GBM branches on day-to-day contracts, RFPs etc. up to set value.
• Reviewing and drafting a variety of commercial agreements independently or under supervision, including services agreements, localized business partner agreements, IT solutions implementation agreements.
• Understanding the relationship with IBM and other vendors for all aspects of the business and for negotiating terms and conditions.
• Aligning with GBM Chief Legal Officer to ensure compliance with GBM policies and obtain Executive Management approval for non-standard terms.
• Managing the GBM Contracts repository.
• Educating GBM branches stakeholders on contractual issues.
• Monitoring compliance regarding Export Regulations rules and communicating effectively with the appointed ERO.
• Providing general Legal Department support including ad-hoc specialist research and document management.
• Conveying legal advice and follow-up information to manager and internal business stakeholders.

Skills

English language proficiency

Arabic language

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Law

Job description

GBM is seeking a Legal Associate to support the GBM Legal Department across GCC branches, providing general legal assistance and ensuring compliance with IBM-GBM agreements and export controls.

You will draft and review commercial agreements, advise on day-to-day contracts and RFPs, and coordinate with the Chief Legal Officer to obtain approvals, while maintaining the contracts repository and training stakeholders.