Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; 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 role. The successful candidate will provide legal support to product development teams and sales, handle employment law issues, and collaborate with the EMEA legal team. Ideal candidates should have over 7 years of relevant experience, law firm training, and proficiency in Hebrew and English. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams on software licensing.
• Support sales teams with commercial agreements.
• Handle first-line legal support on Israel litigation matters.

Skills

Proficiency in Hebrew

Proficiency in English

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Networking 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 with 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 assistance from in-house employment law experts and outside counsel.
• Handle first-line legal support on Israel litigation matters, both commercial and HR-specific, with support from litigation experts and outside counsel.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and communicating policies, processes, and training programs.
• Collaborate with the broader EMEA legal team to identify compliance risks and develop corrective action plans.

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 globally. 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 capability, supporting a new flexible career within the legal industry by matching exceptional legal professionals to client needs through a global Talent community and advanced search technology. We are proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

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

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a diverse and inclusive work culture attracts, retains, and inspires talented individuals. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in transforming the legal industry.