Senior Legal Counsel

Company Description

EDEN, House of Art is a rapidly growing global art brand that integrates artistic practice into every aspect of its operations, from curated exhibitions to bespoke collector events and original artworks. The organization is known for its innovative “Art Movements,” designed to create seamless experiences across multiple touchpoints and mediums. With 15 iconic locations worldwide and over 130,000 sq. ft of permanent art spaces, EDEN offers a dynamic, contemporary art environment. The brand is expanding further with three new Houses of Art in St. Tropez, Paris, and an additional Miami location opening in 2025, creating new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Role Description

Eden Gallery is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join the company as a full-time, in-house lawyer, based at our offices in Israel. This is a hands-on role for a lawyer who will handle a broad portfolio of legal, regulatory, and compliance matters across an international art business, managing a global network of external counsel, and acting as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff. The Senior Legal Counsel will work closely with senior management and will be a key point of contact for legal matters affecting the gallery worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial

• Draft, negotiate, and review the full range of commercial agreements, including sales and purchase agreements, consignment agreements, loan and exhibition agreements, and licensing arrangements.
• Manage vendor, supplier, logistics, insurance, and shipping contracts on a worldwide basis.

Intellectual Property

• Advise on intellectual property matters, including artist rights, licensing, copyright, and brand protection.
• Protect the gallery's and artists' IP across jurisdictions, including enforcement and registration strategy where relevant.

Employment / HR

• Serve as the primary legal advisor on all employment matters across every jurisdiction in which the gallery has staff, including hiring, contracts, terminations, disciplinary matters, and workplace policies.
• Partner closely with HR/management on employee relations issues, ensuring consistent, compliant practices worldwide.
• Draft and update employment agreements, employee handbooks, and internal policies in line with local law in each relevant country.

Privacy & Data Protection

• Own the gallery's global privacy program, ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws (e.g., Israeli Privacy Protection Law, GDPR, and other relevant regimes) across all markets served.
• Draft and maintain privacy policies, data processing agreements, and consent frameworks for clients, artists, and employees.

Regulatory & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain internal compliance policies, procedures, and training across the organization.

Dispute Resolution & Risk

• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation/arbitration matters globally, directly or through outside counsel.
• Conduct legal risk assessments on new business initiatives, markets, and transactions, and advise leadership accordingly.

Corporate & Governance

• Advise on corporate structure, governance, board matters, and entity management across all jurisdictions in which the gallery operates.
• Oversee corporate filings, resolutions, shareholder matters, and cross-border entity formation and restructuring.

External Counsel & Internal Partnership

• Lead the selection, instruction, and management of a network of external counsel across multiple jurisdictions worldwide, ensuring quality, consistency, and cost-effective delivery of legal services.
• Act as an accessible, business-minded legal partner to employees and management at all levels, translating complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. and active admission to practice law in both New York (member in good standing of the New York State Bar) and Israel (member of the Israel Bar) – required.
• Additional jurisdictional qualifications are a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant legal experience, including law firm training and substantial in-house experience. Demonstrated ownership of a broad legal portfolio and a track record of advising senior leadership.
• Proven experience advising on corporate, regulatory, commercial, privacy, and employment matters across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience managing outside counsel relationships on an international basis.
• Fluent in English and Hebrew (additional languages an advantage).
• Excellent judgment, discretion, and integrity, with a strong sense of ownership and a hands-on, pragmatic approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working independently and as a trusted advisor across the organization.
• Availability for full-time, in-house work at the gallery's offices in Israel.
• Comfortable and proficient working with AI tools (e.g., AI-assisted contract review, legal research, and drafting platforms) to increase efficiency, turnaround time, and quality across the legal function.