Lawyer with Dutch/French/German, compliance

IBM Computing; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company based in Dublin is seeking an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to ensure compliance with FCPA and anti-corruption laws. The role involves reviewing business relationships and managing legal risks while handling general legal work in commercial sectors. Ideal candidates will possess a law degree from the EU and diverse language skills, contributing to a dynamic international legal team.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of legal experience in private practice or in-house.
• Qualified to work as an in-house lawyer under applicable rules in relevant countries.
• Ability to handle multiple requests from various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Verify compliance with FCPA and anti-corruption laws.
• Involved in the review of business relationships and complex transactions.
• Handle general legal work focused on contract engagements.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Dutch, French or German

Strong written and oral communication skills

Good time management skills

Strong ability to analyse legal scenarios

Team player

Education

Law Degree from the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria or Switzerland

Job description

Introduction

If you want to work for a company that provides its team of carefully selected lawyers a high degree of independence, while offering constant exchange and interaction, an open doors policy with an experienced legal team, the rare opportunity to combine meaningful legal work with work-life balance and flexibility, and a working culture that values results, then this is the position for you.

The successful candidate will join the IBM Law Department as part of an international team located in Dublin, Ireland (applicants based elsewhere will be required to relocate). The team advises on a range of Trust and Compliance matters (reviews relating to compliance with FCPA and other applicable anticorruption laws) and general legal matters (including Procurement, NDAs, HR, Data Privacy, transactional support and negotiations) across geographies.

Your role and responsibilities

IBM is looking for an Attorney/Lawyer who will verify compliance with FCPA and other anti-corruption laws. As part of this role, you will be involved in the review of both new and current business relationships with third parties (business partners, suppliers, and landlords) and complex transactions at EMEA or WW level, as applicable. In particular, the successful candidate will need to assess red flags and understand the associated legal risks, with the opportunity to collaborate with global and regional teams including but not limited to Compliance Officers, Business, and Contract Management teams.

In addition, the Attorney/Lawyer will also handle a reasonable volume of general legal work, focused on contract engagements in the commercial and public sectors, to gain broader experience at IBM, build meaningful skills and expertise, and thus foster professional growth.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Fluent in English and two of Dutch, French and German (minimum of one required)
• Law Degree from the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria or Switzerland
• Qualified to work as an in-house lawyer under rules applicable in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria or Switzerland
• At least 2 years of legal experience in private practice or in-house
• Strong ability to analyse different scenarios and understand the legal risks arising
• Ability to handle multiple requests and various stakeholders (such as local attorneys, regional compliance officers, business teams), managing business expectations
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Good time management skills and ability to handle urgent situations and pressure
• Team player and fast learner, ability to quickly learn processes, applicable legislation and business model

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Knowledge of anti-corruption legislation and /or legal experience in supporting anti-corruption related matters
• Ideally admission to the Bar Association in the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria or Switzerland

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, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.