Head of Legal Department – Leading Construction & Real Estate Company

A leading construction and real estate company is seeking an experienced Attorney-at-Law to lead its legal department. This is a key leadership role with a strong focus on tender management, commercial contracts, and providing strategic legal support to the company's operations and projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a small legal team.
• Take ownership of all legal aspects of the company's tender activities, including reviewing tender documents, preparing and negotiating contractual terms, advising internal stakeholders, and supporting the company throughout tender processes.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, contracts, subcontractor agreements, service agreements, and other legal documents.
• Provide ongoing legal counsel and support to senior management and business units.
• Support the company's construction and real estate activities from a legal and commercial perspective.
• Handle claims, disputes, and legal proceedings involving private and public entities.
• Work closely with management, project managers, external counsel, consultants, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.

Requirements:

• Licensed Attorney in Israel – mandatory.
• At least 5 years of experience in construction, real estate, commercial, or infrastructure law – mandatory.
• Previous experience with a construction company, real estate company, contracting firm, or a leading law firm specializing in these fields – mandatory.
• Significant experience in tenders, contracts, and commercial negotiations – mandatory.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Previous experience managing employees or leading a legal team – an advantage.
• Strong commercial understanding and business-oriented mindset.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple matters simultaneously.

Position Details:

• Full-time position.
• Excellent compensation and benefits package for suitable candidates.

The position is open to all qualified candidates regardless of gender.