Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A multinational technology company is seeking an Israel-qualified Commercial Lawyer for a 6-month contract role. Responsibilities include providing legal support on software licensing, supporting sales teams with commercial agreements, and handling litigation matters. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of legal experience and is fluent in Hebrew and English. This role offers collaboration with the EMEA legal team to ensure compliance and risk management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience post-qualification.
• Experience in law firms and in-house roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams.
• Support sales teams on commercial agreements.
• Offer first-line legal support and counseling to HR teams.
• Handle Israel litigation matters.
• Assist in developing and communicating policies.
• Collaborate with the EMEA legal team to identify compliance risks.

Skills

Fluent in Hebrew and English

Excellent communication skills

Pragmatic and risk-aware problem-solving

Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Networking and influencing skills

Education

Qualified lawyer in Israel or England & Wales

Job description

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 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 on avoiding similar 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.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of understanding complex matters and providing 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.