452 Commercial Lawyer jobs in the United Kingdom

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing is seeking a Senior legal professional to join our customer's team as Regional Counsel, AME, on a contract basis , supporting a dynamic portfolio across the Americas and Europe region.

In this strategic role, you'll provide high-level legal counsel on regulatory, commercial, marketing, compliance, and governance matters. You’ll work closely with senior cross-functional stakeholders to enable business transformation, manage legal risk, and ensure consistency and efficiency across regional operations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified senior lawyer with expertise in regulatory and commercial law
• Strong background in governance, compliance, and legal risk mitigation
• Experience in highly regulated sectors (e.g. FMCG, pharma)
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive legal strategy in a multinational environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on complex legal issues with commercial and regulatory impact
• Lead high-value legal workstreams and ensure compliance with evolving regulations
• Strengthen governance frameworks and support business sustainability
• Partner with external counsel and internal leadership across legal, operations, and commercial teams

This is a high-impact role for a proactive and strategic legal leader looking to make a difference in a fast-paced, global business.

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, the UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.

ElevateFlex is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate. We define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of the Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes together.

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

Our customer, a multinational technology company is looking for an Israel qualified Commercial lawyer for a 6 months contract role.

Role Description

• Provide legal support to Israel product development teams on software licensing topics.
• Provide legal support to sales team on commercial agreements including sales agreements, pricing agreements and distribution agreements in Israel and potentially other European territories.
• Provide first line legal support and counseling to Israel HR teams on employment law issues (terminations, employee escalations, employee communications) with support from in-house employment law experts and outside counsel.
• Provide first line legal support on Israel litigation matters (both general commercial and HR-specific) with support from in-house litigation experts and outside counsel.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and communication of effective policies, processes, and internal training programs.
• Work with the broader EMEA legal team to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, develop/implement corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in Israel or England & Wales
• 7+ years of post-qualification relevant legal experience
• Law firm training with some time spent in-house
• Ability to work in Hebrew and English
• Excellent communication skills: understanding complex matters with an ability to provide practical advice and communicate effectively
• Ability to focus on pragmatic and risk-optimized solutions to problems
• High energy, a positive attitude, and self-motivated. A team player
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, networking and influencing skills

About Elevate

Elevate provides consulting, technology and services to law departments and law firms across the globe. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ strong team of legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, UK, and Asia, Hong Kong and Australia.

ElevateFlex, is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, we define and support a new flexible career within the legal industry. We match exceptional legal professionals to the evolving needs of our Customers through the curation of a world-class, global Community of Talent, and advanced, technology-enabled search. We were recently proud to be assessed in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.

Top 50, award winning, UK Law firm with over 700 lawyers nationally wishes to recruit a Commercial Lawyer (NQ +) for their Chelmsford office.

Ranked Tier 1 in Legal 500 and appointed as legal services provider on a number of public sector frameworks, our client acts for public sector clients nationally including in central and local government, executive agencies, non-departmental public bodies, police authorities, educational institutions and health authorities.

The team delivers commercially focused advice in respect of complex, innovative and high profile strategic projects, as well as working collaboratively with our public sector clients to support them in the delivery of their day to day services.

They now seek incredibly bright individuals that are passionate about the Public Sector.

Responsibilities

• Acting on a broad range of commercial work for public sector clients.
• Depending upon experience, acting in relation to the delivery of strategic advice on high profile projects, as well as acting on mainstream public sector matters to support the wider practice.
• Drafting and negotiating a range of documentation including contracts and frameworks for a wide range of services and goods, shared service and collaboration agreements between public bodies.
• Subject to experience, providing procurement advice in relation to the procurement of services and goods.
• Subject to experience, advising on a range of issues including local authority powers and other public law matters.
• Depending upon experience and seniority, overseeing the training of junior lawyers and providing support and guidance, as well as providing technical support to the wider team.
• You will have the opportunity to develop and grow your practice and be actively involved in the growth and development of the Public Sector Team.

Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer

Up to £53,895 + Excellent Benefits | Permanent | Hybrid (2 days in office)

Peterborough is a city on the rise, and its legal team is at the heart of that transformation. As a Commercial Contracts & Procurement Lawyer, you’ll use your legal expertise to deliver high-value, high-impact work that helps shape a thriving, forward-looking community.

We’re particularly keen to hear from lawyers with local authority or wider public sector experience, who understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with major regeneration schemes, complex procurement processes, and delivering services that truly matter.

What You’ll Do

• Draft and negotiate multi-million-pound contracts (up to £10m)
• Provide clear, practical advice on procurement law and ensure compliance across large-scale projects
• Support regeneration schemes, leisure facilities, and infrastructure developments that benefit the whole city
• Handle grant funding, subsidy control, and GDPR issues in commercial contexts
• Collaborate closely with finance, procurement, ICT, and delivery teams

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Impactful Work – Contribute directly to flagship projects shaping Peterborough’s growth
• Public Sector Expertise Valued – Your experience in local government or related sectors will be highly prized
• Project Variety – From cutting-edge ICT contracts to construction and development deals
• Career Support – Clear progression and strong CPD opportunities
• Hybrid Working – Two days a week in our supportive, well-connected office

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or CILEx Fellow
• Strong background in commercial contracts, ideally within or alongside the public sector
• Understanding of procurement law and public sector compliance requirements
• Knowledge of grant funding, subsidy control, or GDPR (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

A number of opportunities have arisen for Commercial Lawyers to join a devolved government on a fixed term contract. As a Commercial Lawyer, you will play a central role in advising on complex and high-profile matters of commercial law and projects of national significance.

To be considered, you must be qualified to practise as a Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England and Wales and must have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. Preferably you will have some of the following experience:

• negotiating and drafting commercial agreements and grants;
• debt and/or equity financing and investment;
• negotiating, drafting, interpretation and enforcement of security documents associated with grant, debt and equity financing;
• and/or public/private partnerships and joint ventures.

These roles can be full time or on a job share basis. These roles are fixed term contracts of up to 2 years. These roles are offered on a fully remote basis but there are dedicated hub offices (across Wales and London) should you want/prefer to work from an office. These are Grade 7 positions with a starting salary of £58,918.

Candidates wishing to apply will need to prepare a covering statement detailing their suitability – please get in touch for more information.

Deadline for applications is 19th September 2025

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

We are working with a market-leading national firm based in Belfast who are looking for an Associate to join their Commercial and Technology team.

The Role:

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and innovative team, engaging in a range of commercial and legal tech matters, including commercial contracts, data protection, AI, cyber security, and IP. The candidate will advise on matters across a range of sectors, including media, healthcare, R&D, manufacturing, and consumer goods.

The candidate will play a key role in advising a spectrum of high-profile clients on commercial transactions, specialising in negotiation and post-execution management. The candidate will also demonstrate a willingness to contribute to business development while managing client relationships.

Essential Criteria:

• 1-5PQE;
• Strong background in commercial contracts and legal tech highly advantageous;
• Demonstrable commercial awareness;
• Outstanding academics;
• Technically excellent;
• Negotiation skills;
• Willingness to become involved in business development;
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

Benefits

• Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);
• Generous benefits package;
• Extensive opportunities for career development;
• Excellent client base;
• Hybrid working;
• Inclusive and friendly culture.

Please contact Andrew Currie on or email if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in the West Midlands, who are recruiting for a Commercial Lawyer to join their team on a locum basis, for 3-months initially with potential for extension.

The role offers predominantly remote working, with ad-hoc attendance in the West Midlands, and a rate in the region of £50 - £55 p/hour UMB , subject to experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience of handling contracts and procurement law within Local Government, and skills in handling high-value and complex agreements.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting, drafting and negotiating complex agreements, including PFI, funding agreements and joint ventures
• Advising on procurement strategy and risk management
• Supporting legal and operational priorities across major programmes and projects, providing legal support throughout the project lifecycle, including risk management, contract management and dispute resolution
• Drafting and negotiating the full suite of construction contracts, e.g. NEC and JCTs, and advising on construction-related regulations
• Reviewing and advising on clearance reports within the context of the Council’s governance and decision-making procedures

Rewards and Benefits:

• Predominantly Remote Working

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday – Friday

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

Sue Ross Legal are working with a rapidly expanding law firm based in North East Derbyshire, in the recruitment of a Corporate Commercial Lawyer.

If you are a corporate-commercial lawyer who wants to work with high calibre entrepreneurial start-ups through to well established multi-million-pound turnover companies, then we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will be 5 years PQE + and able to run their own caseload, deal with mergers & acquisitions, and handle a variety of commercial cases. An interest in getting involved in business development would be ideal, although not essential.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sue Ross Legal are working with a rapidly expanding law firm based in North East Derbyshire, in the recruitment of a Corporate Commercial Lawyer.

If you are a corporate-commercial lawyer who wants to work with high calibre entrepreneurial start-ups through to well established multi-million-pound turnover companies, then we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will be 5 years PQE + and able to run their own caseload, deal with mergers & acquisitions, and handle a variety of commercial cases. An interest in getting involved in business development would be ideal, although not essential.

Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.