Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company is seeking an Israel-qualified Commercial lawyer for a 6-month contract in Basingstoke. The role involves providing legal support on commercial agreements and HR issues, requiring strong communication skills and 7+ years of experience. Fluency in Hebrew and English is essential, making this an excellent opportunity for seasoned legal professionals looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Experience in law firms with some in-house exposure.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, networking, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams on software licensing topics.
• Support sales team on commercial agreements.
• Offer first-line legal support to Israel HR teams on employment law issues.

Skills

Fluency in Hebrew

Fluency in English

Communication skills

Pragmatic solutions focus

Team player

Education

Qualified lawyer in Israel or England & Wales

Job description

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Our customer, a multinational technology company, is looking for an Israel-qualified Commercial lawyer for a 6-month contract role.

Role Description

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams on software licensing topics.
• Support sales team on commercial agreements including sales agreements, pricing agreements, and distribution agreements in Israel and potentially other European territories.
• Offer first-line legal support and counseling to Israel HR teams on employment law issues (terminations, employee escalations, employee communications), with assistance from in-house employment law experts and outside counsel.
• Provide first-line legal support on Israel litigation matters (both general commercial and HR-specific), with support from in-house litigation experts and outside counsel.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and communicating effective policies, processes, and internal training programs.
• Collaborate with the broader EMEA legal team to identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and risks, develop/implement corrective action plans, and offer guidance on avoiding or managing similar issues in the future.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in Israel or England & Wales
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification
• Experience in law firms with some in-house exposure
• Fluency in Hebrew and English
• Excellent communication skills: ability to understand complex matters, provide practical advice, and communicate effectively
• Focus on pragmatic, risk-optimized solutions
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, and a team player
• Strong presentation, facilitation, networking, and influencing skills

About Elevate

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ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing capability, supporting a new flexible legal career. We match exceptional legal professionals to our clients' needs through a global community and advanced search technology. We are proud to be ranked in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

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