Role: Commercial Lawyer – Public & Private Sector
Location: Flexible within the UK
Start: ASAP | Duration: 4–6 months
Overview
We're seeking a commercial lawyer to provide legal support to business teams during a period of increased transactional volume. Responsibilities include advising on high-value contracts, supporting bids, resolving complex contractual issues, and ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead on complex, high-value commercial transactions
* Provide pragmatic legal guidance across bids, disputes, and governance matters
* Liaise with internal teams and external counsel to manage legal risk and ensure contract compliance
* Contribute to strategic projects and help drive legal process improvements
* Act as a point of contact for stakeholders, offering legal and commercial insight
* Ensure activities comply with regulatory, competition, and internal policy requirements
Experience & Skills
* Qualified lawyer (2+ PQE) with strong commercial contracts experience
* Experience in telecoms/technology sectors and public sector procurement preferred
* Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
* Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
* Business-minded, pragmatic, and detail-oriented
Additional Information
Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and law firms worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with a team of over 1,600 professionals across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.
ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing capability, supporting a new flexible career within the legal industry by matching exceptional legal professionals to client needs through a global community and advanced search technology. We are recognized in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes together. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating an equitable workplace, inviting candidates from all backgrounds to join us and help change the legal landscape.
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