Commercial Consultant – BFlex
4‑month, full‑time contract (cover assignment)
Join Burges Salmon's BFlex platform
BFlex is Burges Salmon's innovative legal consulting platform, connecting experienced lawyers with high‑quality, flexible assignments. We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Law Consultant to support a 4‑month, full‑time cover assignment within our Commercial team.
The assignment
This is a full‑time (5 days per week), 4‑month contract, providing cover for an agreed period. The role will focus on general commercial legal support and is well suited to an experienced commercial lawyer who can step in quickly and operate with minimal supervision.
Scope of work
You will advise on a broad range of commercial matters, including:
* Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
* Corporate governance support
* Intellectual property issues
* Data protection and regulatory compliance
Key responsibilities
* Providing pragmatic, high‑quality commercial legal advice
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
* Supporting stakeholders across the business on day‑to‑day commercial matters
* Collaborating with colleagues on more complex issues as required
What we're looking for
* Significant experience in commercial law (in‑house and/or private practice)
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills
* Ability to work independently and hit the ground running
* Clear, confident communication style
* Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or member of the Law Society of Scotland
Why BFlex?
* A clearly defined full‑time, 4‑month assignment
* Competitive consultant rates
* Opportunity to work within a leading UK law firm
* Support from the wider BFlex team throughout the assignment
If you're available for a full‑time, fixed‑term consulting role and would like to discuss this opportunity, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
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