Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A multinational technology company is seeking a qualified Commercial lawyer for a 6-month contract role in Ipswich. The role involves providing legal support to product development and HR teams in Israel, as well as handling commercial agreements. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of legal experience, fluency in Hebrew and English, and strong communication skills. This position offers a dynamic opportunity within a diverse and innovative culture.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Experience in law firms with some in-house work.
• Pragmatic, risk-aware problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to product development teams.
• Support sales team with commercial agreements.
• Offer legal counseling to HR teams on employment law.

Skills

Legal expertise in commercial agreements

Fluency in Hebrew and English

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

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 the sales team with commercial agreements, including sales, pricing, and distribution agreements in Israel and possibly other European territories.
• Offer first-line legal support and counseling to Israel HR teams on employment law issues (terminations, employee escalations, communications), with support from in-house employment law experts and outside counsel.
• Provide first-line legal support on Israel litigation matters (general 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 plans, and provide guidance to mitigate 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.
• Ability to work 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, team player.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, networking, and influencing skills.

About Elevate

Elevate offers 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, our flexible legal resourcing unit, supports a new flexible career model in the legal industry by matching top legal professionals with 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 to enable legal and business teams to achieve great outcomes together.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a diverse, inclusive culture fosters innovation and success. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in transforming the legal landscape.