Senior Attorney

IBM Computing; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 100,000 - 150,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A multinational technology corporation in Mexico is seeking a Senior Lawyer with over 15 years of experience in commercial law and corporate governance. The ideal candidate holds a JD Degree and is licensed to practice in Mexico. This role requires excellent negotiation skills and fluency in English, with responsibilities including managing contracts and collaborating with global teams. The company values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Formación

• 15+ years of legal experience in law firms or multinational companies.
• Solid knowledge in commercial, civil, corporate law, and technology-related contracts.
• Experience in contracting with government entities.

Responsabilidades

• Lead legal counsel for commercial and international contracts.
• Negotiate and draft contracts while assessing legal risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally.

Conocimientos

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Contract negotiation and drafting

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Educación

JD Degree

Licensed to practice in Mexico

Descripción del empleo

Introduction

At IBM work is more than a job - its 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. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, let's talk.

Your role and responsibilities

• Senior lawyer with at least 15 years of legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel preferably in a multinational company.
• JD Degree, licensed to practice in Mexico. LLM or master degree desirable.
• Solid knowledge and experience in commercial law, international commercial contracts and general civil and corporate law (obligaciones, contratos, societario, transactional general). Experience in technology related contracts desirable but it is not a must.
• Strong background and knowledge on corporate law.
• Experience in contracting with government entities and public procurement law also desirable.
• 100% fluent in English with excellent communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills. Excellent analytical skills and decision-making ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication and listening skills, including ability to explain legal concepts in a clear, simple and compelling manner to local and global teams.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving - Ability to spot and assess legal risks, resolving issues effectively.
• Highly collaborative and proactive person, with the ability to prioritize and to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and business enabler attitude, should be able to work and integrate with local and global cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility as well as the ability to work effectively in global cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.
• Strong standards of integrity and business ethics; able to build trust with others by acting consistently with organizational expectations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment and with different subject matters and stakeholders at the same time.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Senior lawyer with at least 15 years of legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel preferably in a multinational company.
• JD Degree, licensed to practice in Mexico. LLM or master degree desirable.
• Solid knowledge and experience in commercial law, international commercial contracts and general civil and corporate law (obligaciones, contratos, societario, transactional general). Experience in technology related contracts desirable but it is not a must.
• Strong background and knowledge on corporate law.
• Experience in contracting with government entities and public procurement law also desirable.
• 100% fluent in English with excellent communication skills in Spanish and English.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills. Excellent analytical skills and decision-making ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication and listening skills, including ability to explain legal concepts in a clear, simple and compelling manner to local and global teams.
• Strong contract negotiation and drafting skills.
• Critical thinking and problem solving - Ability to spot and assess legal risks, resolving issues effectively.
• Highly collaborative and proactive person, with the ability to prioritize and to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative and business enabler attitude, should be able to work and integrate with local and global cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and flexibility as well as the ability to work effectively in global cross-cultural and cross-functional teams.
• Strong standards of integrity and business ethics; able to build trust with others by acting consistently with organizational expectations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment and with different subject matters and stakeholders at the same time.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Senior lawyer with at least 15 years of legal experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel preferably in a multinational company.
• JD Degree, licensed to practice in Mexico. LLM or master degree desirable.
• Solid knowledge and experience in commercial law, international commercial contracts and general civil and corporate law (obligaciones, contratos, societario, transactional general). Experience in technology related contracts desirable but it is not a must.
• Strong background and knowledge on corporate law.
• Experience in contracting with government entities and public procurement law also desirable.

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.