Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company is seeking an Israel-qualified Commercial lawyer for a 6-month contract in Bournemouth, England. The role includes providing legal support on software licensing, commercial agreements, HR issues, and litigation matters. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of relevant legal experience, be proficient in Hebrew and English, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a firm committed to diversity and innovation in the legal industry.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Experience in law firms with some in-house work.
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams on software licensing topics.
• Support sales teams on commercial agreements, including pricing and distribution.
• Offer legal support to Israel HR teams on employment law issues.

Skills

Proficiency in Hebrew

Proficiency in English

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

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 teams on commercial agreements, including sales, pricing, 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, communications), with support from in-house employment law experts and outside counsel.
• Assist with Israel litigation matters (general commercial and HR-specific) alongside in-house litigation experts and outside counsel.
• Help develop, implement, and communicate effective policies, processes, and training programs.
• Collaborate with the broader EMEA legal team to identify compliance vulnerabilities, develop corrective actions, and provide guidance to prevent future issues.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in Israel or England & Wales.
• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Experience in law firms with some in-house work.
• Proficiency in Hebrew and English.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand complex matters and provide practical advice.
• Pragmatic, risk-aware problem-solving skills.
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, networking, and influencing skills.

About Elevate

Elevate offers consulting, technology, and services to law departments and firms worldwide. Based in Los Angeles, our team of over 1,600 legal professionals, including lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers, operates across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, our flexible resourcing arm, supports a new flexible legal career model. We connect talented legal professionals with client 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.

Our vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve remarkable outcomes together.

We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a diverse and inclusive culture fosters innovation and success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in transforming the legal industry.