Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; 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 in Exeter. Responsibilities include providing legal support for product development teams and handling commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience and be fluent in Hebrew and English. This role emphasizes a pragmatic approach and strong communication skills within a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams on software licensing topics.
• Support sales teams with commercial agreements in Israel and potentially other European territories.
• Handle Israel litigation matters related to commercial and HR issues.

Skills

Fluent in Hebrew

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Pragmatic problem-solving

High energy and self-motivated

Education

Qualified lawyer in Israel or England & Wales

Job description

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Our customer, a multinational technology company, is seeking 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 Israel litigation matters related to commercial and HR issues, with support from in-house litigation experts and outside counsel.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and communicating effective policies, processes, and training programs.
• Collaborate with the broader EMEA legal team to identify compliance risks, 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 practice.
• Fluent in Hebrew and English.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand complex matters and provide practical advice.
• Pragmatic and risk-aware problem-solving skills.
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, networking, and influencing skills.

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Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and firms worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of over 1,600 legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

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

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