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 legal and regulatory compliance.
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, 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 is 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, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.
ElevateFlex is our flexible resourcing service within Elevate, supporting a new flexible legal career model. We match talented legal professionals with client needs through a global community of talent and advanced search technology. We are proud to be rated 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. ElevateFlex promotes a diverse, inclusive work culture, believing that diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and success.
We invite diverse candidates to apply and join us in transforming the legal industry.
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