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 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 matters
* Collaborate 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 policy requirements
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 globally. 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 capability, supporting a new flexible career 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 ranked in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes together.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing that a diverse, inclusive work culture drives innovation and success. We invite candidates from all backgrounds to join our team and help shape the future of legal services.
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