Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational technology company in the UK is seeking an Israel-qualified Commercial lawyer for a 6-month contract. The role involves providing legal support on software licensing, commercial agreements, and employment law issues. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of relevant experience and be fluent in Hebrew and English. Elevate values diversity and invites candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to product development teams on software licensing topics.
• Support sales teams with commercial agreements including sales and pricing.
• Handle litigation matters with support from in-house litigation experts.

Skills

Fluent in Hebrew

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Pragmatic problem-solving skills

Strong presentation skills

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 (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 vulnerabilities, develop corrective actions, and provide guidance to mitigate risks.

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 with the ability to understand complex matters and provide practical advice.
• Pragmatic, risk-aware problem-solving skills.
• High energy, positive attitude, self-motivated, and a 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, with over 1,600 professionals across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing arm, supporting a new flexible legal career. We connect talented legal professionals with client needs through a global community and advanced search technology. Recognized in Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing Band 1.

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

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that diverse perspectives foster innovation. We invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our mission to transform the legal industry.