Contract Lawyer

HireArt; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

HireArt is seeking experienced Contract Lawyers in Greater London for a remote role focused on commercial contracts. In this position, you will independently manage your workload and provide high-quality legal expertise to leading technology companies. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, be qualified solicitors or barristers in England and Wales, and demonstrate strong negotiation skills. Enjoy the autonomy to choose projects aligned with your expertise while enjoying flexible working conditions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience focused on commercial contracts.
• Experience at a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel at a technology company.
• Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and redline a variety of commercial agreements.
• Advise clients on contract terms, risk exposure, and negotiation strategies.
• Deliver precise, high-quality legal work with efficient turnaround times.

Skills

Commercial contracts expertise

Negotiation skills

Ability to work independently

Risk assessment

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales

Job description

Overview

HireArt is helping our client identify experienced Contract Lawyers to join a modern, high-performing legal platform built for today’s technology-driven business environment. This is not a traditional law firm role. As part of the company's network, you’ll have the autonomy to select projects aligned with your expertise, manage your own schedule, and focus on delivering impactful legal work without the constraints of a conventional firm structure. If you’re an experienced commercial contracts attorney looking for flexible, project-based work with top tech clients, this is an opportunity to do meaningful legal work on your terms. The company supports leading technology companies with high-quality legal expertise on a project basis.

What You’ll Do

• Review, draft, and redline a variety of commercial agreements.
• Advise clients on contract terms, risk exposure, and negotiation strategies.
• Deliver precise, high-quality legal work with efficient turnaround times.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, in good standing
• 5+ years of experience focused on commercial contracts
• Experience at a top-tier law firm or as in-house counsel at a technology company
• Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
• Active professional liability (malpractice) insurance

Commitment

This is a project-based, ongoing independent contractor position staffed via HireArt. The role is fully remote and open to candidates based in the United Kingdom. Candidates must be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, in good standing.