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 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 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
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, operate across the United States, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.
ElevateFlex is the flexible resourcing arm of Elevate, supporting a new flexible legal career model. We connect exceptional legal professionals with client needs through a global community and advanced search technology. We are proud to be rated in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision
We envision a world where legal and business teams achieve outstanding outcomes together.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At ElevateFlex, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital. We foster a work culture that celebrates talent from all backgrounds, empowering employees to bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to hiring diverse candidates and invite you to join our team to help transform the legal industry.
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