Shai Shenhar

Prepared and negotiated commercial and technology agreements for Israeli and foreign clients (Hebrew and English). Counseled individual and corporate clients on civil, business and commercial matters, specializing in environmental law and planning and construction law. Performed commercial litigation in all courts with focus on corporate law, intellectual property, tender law, labor law, environmental law, and planning & construction law; advised on liabilities, legal restrictions, and risk management.

Negotiated and drafted procurement-related commercial and technology agreements for the Institute and connected entities, including purchase agreements, professional services agreements, equipment use agreements, collaboration agreements, NDAs, and agreements with service providers and suppliers (including SaaS). Provided day-to-day legal support on civil and commercial matters including corporate/nonprofit considerations, copyrights, privacy and data protection, and payments. Tracked applicable international laws during contract negotiations and coordinated with internal teams to meet timelines.

Advised the enforcement unit (100 employees) on criminal matters it investigates and on criminal and administrative issues, including administrative orders and administrative penalties. Counseled on civil and administrative issues such as tenders and agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance. Designed and improved internal processes and drafted policies and regulations, and delivered presentations/lectures on legal issues. Led the legal department comprising a deputy and four outside legal counsels.