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 risks and ensure contract compliance
* Contribute to strategic projects and help improve legal processes
* Act as a point of contact for stakeholders, offering legal and commercial insights
* Ensure activities comply with regulatory, competition, and internal policies
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
* 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 model within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to our clients' needs through a global community of talent and advanced search technologies. We are proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision
We aim for a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes together.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At ElevateFlex, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are vital. We are committed to hiring candidates from all backgrounds and fostering an inclusive work environment. Join us to help change the legal landscape and make a meaningful impact.
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