Role: Commercial Lawyer – Public & Private Sector
Location: Flexible within the UK
Start: ASAP | Duration: 4–6 months
Overview
We are seeking a commercial lawyer to provide legal support to our client's business teams during a period of increased transactional activity. Responsibilities include advising on high-value contracts, supporting bids, resolving complex contractual issues, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on complex, high-value commercial transactions
* Provide pragmatic legal guidance on bids, disputes, and governance
* Coordinate with internal teams and external counsel to manage legal risks and ensure contract compliance
* Contribute to strategic projects and legal process improvements
* Act as a point of contact for stakeholders, providing legal and commercial insights
* Ensure activities comply with regulatory, competition, and internal policies
Experience & Skills
* Qualified lawyer (2+ PQE) with strong experience in commercial contracts
* Experience in telecoms/technology sectors and public sector procurement preferred
* Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
* Business-minded, pragmatic, and detail-oriented
About Elevate
Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and law firms worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of over 1,600 legal professionals, including lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers, operates across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.
ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing division, supporting a new flexible career model within the legal industry by matching exceptional legal professionals with client needs through a global community and advanced search technology. We are proud to be ranked in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision
We aim for a world where legal and business teams achieve outstanding outcomes together.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
ElevateFlex values diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a diverse and inclusive work culture fosters innovation and is good business. We invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply and help us transform the legal landscape.
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