Commercial Lawyer

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

Job summary

A multinational technology company is seeking a qualified Commercial lawyer for a 6-month contract role. The successful candidate will provide legal support to product development teams, assist the sales team with commercial agreements, and offer legal counsel on employment law issues in Israel and European territories. An ideal candidate should be a qualified lawyer with 7+ years of experience and capable of working in Hebrew and English.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Experience in law firms with some time in-house.
• Ability to work in Hebrew and English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Legal Support

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

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 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 support from in-house employment law experts and outside counsel.
• Provide 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 potential compliance vulnerabilities and risks, develop/implement corrective action plans, and offer guidance to prevent or address 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 time in-house
• Ability to work in Hebrew and English
• Excellent communication skills: understanding complex matters and providing practical advice effectively
• Focus on pragmatic, risk-optimized solutions
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, and a team player
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, networking, and influencing skills