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Introduction

IBM is a global leader in hybrid cloud, AI, and consulting, helping clients in more than 175 countries use technology responsibly to transform their businesses. Guided by principles of trust, transparency, and innovation, IBM is committed to shaping the future of technology and ensuring that AI and data are used ethically. At IBM, our Legal Department plays a vital role in enabling this transformation. The team partners with business leaders to address complex legal, regulatory, and compliance challenges across emerging technologies — including artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Joining IBM means being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your contributions help drive responsible innovation and sustainable impact.

 

Your role and responsibilities

As a Legal Intern with IBM’s Legal Department in Singapore, you’ll gain firsthand exposure to how a global technology leader navigates complex legal and regulatory issues in an era of AI and digital transformation.
 
 During your two-week internship (full-time) in December 2025, you’ll work closely with IBM’s in-house counsel to:

  • Assist with contract drafting, review and negotiation for commercial and technology transactions.
  • Conduct legal research on topics such as AI governance, data privacy, and emerging technology.
  • Support compliance and ethics initiatives, including policy updates and training materials.
  • Contribute to the preparation of internal reports, presentations and guidance notes.
  • Observe and gain first-hand experience on how IBM lawyers leverage AI-powered tools and legal-tech platforms to enhance efficiency and insight.
  • Grow your skills through a combination of education platforms, and receive first hand career guidance from mentors.

This internship offers a rare chance to see how a global technology company’s legal department operates — combining practical learning with exposure to cutting-edge issues that are reshaping the future of law and business.

 

Required education
None
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) in the National University of Singapore.
  • Strong interest in technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation.
  • Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • High integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment.
  • Candidates must be amenable for a 2 weeks internship program that starts in Dec 2025
  • Candidates must be enrolled in university during the program

 

Preferred technical and professional experience
  • Awareness of current trends in AI governance, data privacy, and digital ethics.
  • Strong communication and organisational abilities.
  • Keen attention to detail and willingness to learn.

 

ABOUT BUSINESS UNIT

IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

YOUR LIFE @ IBM

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.


Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.


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ABOUT IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.


Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 500 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. 


At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

IBM 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, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, or other characteristics protected by the applicable law. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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