Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; 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 Crawley. The role involves providing legal support on software licensing and commercial agreements primarily in Israel and other European territories. Candidates should have at least 7 years of post-qualification experience and be fluent in Hebrew and English, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Experience in law firms with some in-house work.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to product development teams on software licensing topics.
• Support sales teams with commercial agreements in Israel and Europe.
• Assist with Israel litigation matters supported by in-house litigation experts.

Skills

Legal support

Commercial agreements

Employment law

Fluent in Hebrew

Fluent in English

Problem-solving

Communication 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 support from in-house employment law experts and outside counsel.
• Assist with Israel litigation matters, both commercial and HR-specific, supported by 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 risks, develop corrective 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.
• Fluent in Hebrew and English.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand complex matters and provide practical advice.
• Pragmatic and risk-focused problem-solving skills.
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, networking, and influencing skills.

About Elevate

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ElevateFlex, our flexible resourcing arm, supports a new flexible legal career. We match top legal talent with client needs through a global community and advanced search technology. Recognized in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing.

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