Commercial Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; 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 based in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will provide legal support to product development teams, assist in commercial agreements, and offer counsel on employment law issues. Candidates must have 7+ years of experience, be fluent in Hebrew and English, and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. A positive, self-motivated attitude is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluent in Hebrew

Excellent communication skills

Pragmatic problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Networking skills

Influencing 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 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 regarding employment law issues (terminations, employee escalations, employee communications), with assistance from in-house employment law experts and outside counsel.
• Provide first-line legal support on 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 internal training programs.
• Collaborate with the broader EMEA legal team to identify compliance vulnerabilities, develop corrective action plans, 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 with some in-house work.
• Fluent in Hebrew and English.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand complex matters and provide 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.

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