Counsel, Legal

Position Summary
Key Objectives:
- To minimize the legal risk for SEIL operations in Israel
- To increase compliance awareness for SEIL employees
Purpose of the job:
- Manage SEIL Legal and Compliance activity in ISRAEL and assist RHQ and HQ and respond to the queries.
Role and Responsibilities
The successful applicant is responsible for:
Legal:
Overseeing high-stakes commercial and class action claims and litigation strategy.
Negotiate, write, and execute agreements and contracts.
Offer counsel on a variety of legal issues including but not limited to consumer-related regulation.
Advise executives within the company and work alongside employees in Strategic Business Units, Marketing, Sales, HR…etc
Manage various projects and deadlines.
Advise executives on contract status, legal risks, and business terms of various deals.
Assist with global joint ventures, strategic partnership deals, and draft terms and conditions in agreements.
Ensure legal objectives are met.
Research unique legal issues impacting the organization by identifying applicable statutes.
Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates.
Perform pre-litigation work to minimize risks and maximize legal rights.
Develop solutions to complex legal questions.
Compliance and Privacy:
Managing and executing the Compliance Program
Promoting, facilitating, and monitoring compliance in Israel
Acting as an advisor to the business on Compliance
Reporting to the management on compliance matters
Monitoring and tracking all compliance-related findings and issues and working with the business to resolve them
Monitoring, communicating and coordinating the implementation of any new regulatory developments
Assessing and informing the business regarding compliance-related issues
Updating and maintaining Compliance policies, procedures, materials and manuals
Maintaining a Compliance education program; delivering education programs as required
Conducting compliance risk assessments of changes in legislation
Communicating with HQ, RHQ Compliance teams.
Preparing Compliance reports
Reviewing advertisements and promotional material if compliant.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential skills and experience:
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
High sense of risk awareness.
Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
Knowledge of the regulatory environment in Israel.
Experience, Education and Licensure
University degree in Law from a reputable university, Master degree is an advantage.
At least 5 years’ experience as a legal counsel of Multi National Company – MUST!
Experience as a lawyer with a Top Tier Law Firm – Advantage.
Telecom/ Technology/Consumer goods or Regulatory background is highly preferred.
Excellent problem-solving skills with impeccable attention to detail.
A strong track record of balancing a corporate Controllership with significant ad hoc project experience.
Litigation experience in Israel
Excellent communication skills.
Language Skills
Hebrew
English – MUST
Valued but not required skills and experience:
The ability to communicate clearly
Creativity
Initiative
Willing to work to a demanding schedule
Experienced in a leadership role while remaining directly responsibility with the details of the work
Reporting to this position: Para-Legal and Small Claims PIC
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