Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; 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 role. The position involves providing legal support on software licensing, commercial agreements, and employment law issues primarily in Israel. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant legal experience, be fluent in Hebrew and English, and possess strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with product development and HR teams to ensure legal compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Experience in law firms and in-house roles.
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams on software licensing.
• Support sales teams on commercial agreements.
• Offer first-line legal support to HR teams on employment law issues.
• Assist with Israel litigation matters.
• Contribute to policy development and compliance.

Skills

Fluent in Hebrew

Fluent in English

Strong communication skills

Pragmatic approach

Presentation 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 on 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.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and communication of 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.
• Fluent in Hebrew and English.
• Strong communication skills: able to understand complex matters and provide practical advice.
• Pragmatic approach focusing on risk-optimized solutions.
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, and a team player.
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, networking, and influencing skills.