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 customer during a period of increased transactional volume. 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
* Serve as a point of contact for stakeholders, offering 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
* Preferably experience in telecoms/technology sectors and public sector procurement
* 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 United States, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.
ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing capability, supporting a new flexible career model within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to our clients' needs through a global community of talent and advanced search technology. We are proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve remarkable outcomes together.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe a diverse and inclusive work culture attracts and retains talented individuals and fosters innovation. ElevateFlex aims to hire candidates from all backgrounds, helping to change the legal landscape and make a positive impact in the industry.
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