Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; 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 candidate will provide legal support on software licensing and commercial agreements in Israel. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of post-qualification legal experience, proficiency in Hebrew and English, and strong communication skills. This role is based in Gloucester, United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Experience in law firms and in-house roles.
• Focus on pragmatic, risk-optimized solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams.
• Support sales teams with commercial agreements.
• Offer first-line legal support to Israel HR teams.

Skills

Proficiency in Hebrew

Excellent communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Ability to work in teams

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 Israel litigation matters, both commercial and HR-specific, with support from in-house 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, develop corrective actions, 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 and in-house roles
• Proficiency in Hebrew and English
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to understand complex matters and provide practical advice
• Focus on pragmatic, risk-optimized solutions
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, 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 legal professionals operates across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing capability, supporting a new flexible career model within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to client needs through a global community and advanced search technology. We are proud to be rated Band 1 in Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our vision is to enable legal and business teams to achieve remarkable outcomes together.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a diverse and inclusive culture fosters innovation and success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team to help transform the legal landscape.