Legal Counsel

SNC is hiring a Legal Counsel to support the legal, corporate and compliance needs of the organization.

This is a full-time job out of our Tel Aviv office in the legal department.

The candidate should be a team player who is able to work with different departments and management levels focusing on solving business and legal problems.

Who are we? Start-Up Nation Central is the address for corporations, governments, and investors to connect with the Israeli tech eco-system. We catalyze growth opportunities by bringing Israeli tech innovation to global business and societal challenges. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Start-Up Nation Central is a not-for-profit organization funded by philanthropy.

Role and Responsibilities:

Reporting to SNC’s Director of Legal Affairs, the Legal Counsel will contribute to all aspects of SNC’s legal, corporate and compliance administration, including:

Legal

• Performing corporate legal work.
• Providingthe organization’s various departments (Finance, Marketing & Comms, Business, Product, HR, Operations, etc. (with legal support and advice on a wide variety of matters.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various agreements, including services agreements, licensing, NDAs, collaboration agreements, employment agreement, MOUs etc.
• Identifying and addressing legal risks and opportunities; researching and evaluating different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.

Governance and Compliance

• Assisting in the design and day-to-day implementation of corporate compliance and internal policies.

Qualifications:

• LLB degree, graduate of a leading university or college, and a member of the Israel Bar Association – a must.
• 2-3 years of experience in a commercial/corporate department of a leading law firm.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Fluent in both English and Hebrew (verbal and written communication), including proven experience in drafting legal documents in English.
• Service-oriented, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines, while effectively prioritizing and managing multiple tasks in an independent and dedicated manner.
• Knowledge of Israel’s labor law and of issues relating to intellectual property; familiarity/expertise with privacy and data protection laws – an advantage.
• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector.