Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Chesterfield; 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 role. This position involves providing legal support to product development and sales teams on commercial agreements, employment law issues, and litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of relevant legal experience, be fluent in Hebrew and English, and demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Law firm training with in-house experience preferred.
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to product development teams.
• Support sales teams on commercial agreements.
• Assist with litigation matters and HR-specific issues.

Skills

Proficiency in Hebrew

Proficiency in English

Excellent communication skills

Risk-aware problem-solving

Presentation skills

Negotiating 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, with support from in-house employment law experts and outside counsel.
• Assist with Israel litigation matters, both commercial and HR-specific, with support from in-house litigation experts and outside counsel.
• Help develop, implement, and communicate policies, processes, and 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.
• Law firm training with some in-house experience.
• 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 provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and firms worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of over 1,600 professionals operates across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing solution, supporting a new flexible legal career. We match talented legal professionals to 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 great outcomes together.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing a diverse workplace fosters innovation and success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our mission to transform the legal industry.