were looking for a sharp, business-minded, and solutions-oriented Head of Legal to join our team. This role is ideal for someone eager to take a hands-on approach to providing strategic legal guidance, supporting cross-functional initiatives, and helping shape the legal foundations of a high-growth company.
Were looking for a proactive, detail-driven legal expert who can negotiate and draft agreements, mitigate risk, and partner closely with teams across the company to support smart, scalable growth.
Responsibilities:
Build scalable legal processes: You'll develop and implement clear legal processes and procedures within the company, ensuring efficient and compliant operations as scales.
Build Scalable Legal Operations: Develop a "Legal Roadmap" and Contract Playbook to transform the legal department into a proactive business partner.
Draft and review key contracts: You'll ensure all agreements, from partnerships to customer terms, are clear, protect interests, and comply with regulations.
Safeguard insurance compliance: You'll be the expert on insurance regulations and keeping on the right track.
Build a compliance knowledge center: You'll transform compliance from a static guidebook to a dynamic resource, keeping up-to-date on all relevant regulations.
Partner with legal experts: For complex areas like intellectual property, litigation, and specific regulations, you'll work with external law firms to ensure is protected.
Be a source of knowledge: Youll provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders across all departments to promote business initiatives and manage legal risks.
Requirements: JD or equivalent (e.g., LLB) and a current license to practice law in Israel. A license to practice in the US is an advantage.
Minimum of 8 years of combined legal experience. This includes work with a leading commercial law firm, demonstrating a strong legal foundation and expertise in handling complex matters, and serving as a legal authority within a high-tech company, showcasing hands-on skills in a fast-paced environment.
Extensive work experience with the US market is a must.
Experience working in a heavily regulated industry in the US, with a focus on insurance or finance highly preferred.
Proven track record working effectively with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Product, and R&D.
In-depth understanding of technology-related laws and regulations, including data privacy, open-source licensing, and intellectual property (IP).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal concepts for non-lawyer audiences.
Strategic thinker and a self-starter with a hands-on approach, comfortable handling both tactical and strategic legal tasks.
Highly organized, resourceful, collaborative and results-oriented individual with a business acumen.
Native English (written and spoken) is essential.
This position is open to all candidates.