Who We Are

　　At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

　　The Role

　　Support business to negotiate and conclude complex IT transactions

　　Advise business on legal risks and mitigations thereof

　　Your role and responsibilities:

　　Kyndryl is currently looking for an experienced and legally qualified professional to join its legal team in Korea. The successful candidate will be based in Seoul, with a focus on Kyndryl’s business operations in Korea, as well as Asia Pacific regions. The role will primarily involve negotiating, drafting, managing and analysing a wide variety of technology services transactions, including strategic outsourcing, software, cloud, analytics, sales, business partner, finance, supplier and teaming agreements with both local and multinational customers and suppliers in the country and wider regions. The candidate will also be responsible for providing advice and support to the business and assisting the management and General Counsel in all legal matters, including but not limited to regulatory matters, operational issues, HR matters, troubled projects, litigation, investigation, transactional support, etc. The candidate will be expected to work with the General Counsel and wider global legal team in supporting Kyndryl’s business. The candidate will also be expected to provide support for compliance and ethics matters.

　　Candidates must be highly motivated, articulate, demonstrate sound communication, experienced in negotiation, drafting, people and organizational skills, and be comfortable and confident in dealing directly with all levels of local management. Knowledge of IT, networking, services, hardware, and software industries is a strong plus. The successful candidate will be able to work independently but collaboratively with a high energy and talented team of professionals. Your job responsibilities may include:

　　Negotiating agreements with customers, vendors and other stakeholders. The role will have a lot of interface with external entities and hence requires that the candidate have significant experience of handling and negotiating complex deals with external entities.

　　Knowledge of contractual law, anti-trust, corporate law, labour law, intellectual property, data privacy laws, procurement law, and litigation. Multinational / international legal knowledge and expertise is preferred.

　　Review, interpret, and counsel on relevant local laws, court rulings, policies and practices. Advise management on the legal / ethical aspects arising from day-to-day business activities and/or within a specialty area of legal practice such as human resources related issues. Assist with negotiations / communications with customers, external government agencies / representatives, outside counsel, etc.

　　Handle claims against the company and assist with the preparation for litigation or arbitration proceedings, handle queries from regulators including the coordination of efforts by corporate staff and outside counsel. Develop ongoing and future strategies to avoid potentially damaging legal situations regarding product development, marketing strategies, etc. which often involves working closely with internal management teams and in-house counsels representing other countries to ensure appropriate implementation.

　　Advice on regulatory matters, strategic issues and assist in maintaining a compliance posture of business. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

　　Ability to manage external counsel. Ability to speak articulately and persuasively to individuals at all management levels.

　　Ability to determine appropriate action/solutions to complex legal and business issues dealing with clients and customers.

　　Requires law degree.

　　Competencies and Skills:

　　Ability to lead and function in a team and work independently.

　　Ability to accept responsibility/high ethical standards.

　　Ability to identify and assess risks and make x-objective decisions in the best interest of the company, taking the relevant legal and business issues into consideration.

　　Sound drafting, negotiation and interpersonal skills.

　　Ability to react positively to a changing environment.

　　Ability to express clearly both verbally and writing.

　　Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment and meet critical deadlines.

　　Ability to write and speak both Korean and English fluently at a professional level

　　Who You Are

　　Required Professional and Technical Expertise:

　　Minimum 3years of PQE (approximately)

　　Common law or Korean law qualified.

　　Fluent in both Korean and English at a professional level

　　Able to support business in Korea and APAC

　　Preferred Professional and Technical Expertise:

　　Preferred Experience in the tech industry

　　Growth mindset to be a leading in-house counsel

　　Able to study and advise on the regulations in Korea and APAC

　　Being You

　　Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

　　What You Can Expect

　　With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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　　If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked ‘How Did You Hear About Us’ during the application process, select ‘Employee Referral’ and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.

　　Kyndryl 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, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.