Chief Legal Officer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief Legal Officer in Israel.

This executive leadership role offers the opportunity to shape and lead the global legal strategy of a fast-growing, international technology-driven organization. As Chief Legal Officer, you will serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, ensuring legal soundness across multiple jurisdictions while enabling sustainable business growth. You will oversee complex regulatory frameworks, intellectual property protection, corporate governance, and risk management initiatives. The role combines high-level strategic thinking with hands-on leadership across legal, compliance, and corporate structuring matters. Operating in a dynamic, globally distributed environment, you will play a critical part in safeguarding innovation while supporting expansion into new markets. This is a high-impact position designed for a forward-thinking legal leader who thrives in international and fast-evolving ecosystems.

Accountabilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy aligned with long-term business objectives, proactively identifying and mitigating legal risks across global operations.
• Ensure full compliance with international laws, corporate governance standards, and regulatory requirements across all jurisdictions of operation.
• Oversee the creation, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements while managing risk exposure related to contracts, employment, and partnerships.
• Lead intellectual property protection strategies, including oversight of patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and manage infringement risks.
• Supervise litigation processes and disputes, coordinating with external counsel when necessary and ensuring effective case management.
• Support corporate structuring initiatives, including the establishment of new entities and expansion into new markets while minimizing regulatory risk.
• Oversee financial reporting compliance in collaboration with finance and audit teams, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a Chief Legal Officer, VP Legal, or equivalent senior legal leadership role within international organizations.
• Advanced proficiency in English (C2 level or bilingual), with Russian language fluency considered a strong advantage.
• Deep expertise across business law, contract law, employment law, intellectual property law, and corporate governance.
• Strong knowledge of international regulatory compliance frameworks and risk mitigation strategies.
• Demonstrated experience managing litigation, disputes, and relationships with external legal advisors.
• Proven ability to identify legal risks proactively and implement preventive, business-oriented solutions.
• Technological aptitude, including familiarity with financial systems, ERP platforms, and data analytics tools.
• Strategic mindset combined with strong leadership, communication, and decision-making capabilities.
  
  

Benefits

• Fully remote, full-time executive opportunity.
• 28 calendar days of paid vacation annually.
• 7 additional wellness days per year for personal well-being and flexibility.
• Referral bonuses of up to $5,000 for successful candidate recommendations.
• Full coverage for professional development, international conferences, and training programs.
• Corporate discounts for English language courses.
• Health benefits package, including up to $1,000 gross per year reimbursement for private medical insurance or healthcare expenses if corporate coverage does not apply.
• Workspace support through equipped offices or co-working access, plus reimbursement of up to $1,000 gross every three years for home office setup or workspace rental.
• Internal gamified recognition system with redeemable rewards, merchandise, and team-building experiences.
  
  

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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