Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company is seeking an Israel-qualified Commercial lawyer for a 6-month contract in Cheltenham. The role involves providing legal support on software licensing, commercial agreements, and employment law issues. Ideally, candidates should have 7+ years of experience and be fluent in Hebrew and English. Join a dynamic team committed to diversity and innovation in the legal sector.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams.
• Support the sales team on commercial agreements.
• Offer first-line legal support to Israel HR teams.
• Handle first-line legal support on Israel litigation matters.
• Assist in developing and communicating effective policies.

Skills

Legal support on software licensing

Commercial agreements

Employment law issues

Litigation matters

Compliance guidance

Hebrew and English proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Pragmatic problem-solving

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 the sales team 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.
• Handle first-line legal support on Israel litigation matters (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 compliance vulnerabilities, develop corrective action plans, 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
• Ability to work in Hebrew and English
• Excellent communication skills: understanding complex matters and providing practical advice
• Pragmatic and risk-aware problem-solving ability
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, team player
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, networking, and influencing skills

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