Corporate Lawyer

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking experienced Corporate Lawyers for contract roles, starting in January 2026. The position offers flexibility to work remotely with occasional onsite requirements in England. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years PQE in corporate law and strong expertise in M&A and corporate governance. This is an opportunity to join a globally recognized firm committed to diversity and innovative legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating M&A and corporate transactions.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders confidently.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transactional documents for M&A.
• Advise on corporate transactions and governance matters.
• Support internal teams on strategic projects.

Skills

Corporate law experience

Mergers and acquisitions

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Drafting agreements

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Legal Recruitment Expert @ Elevate | LLM, Senior Specialist Global Talent AcquisitionInterim Contract/Permanent positions | Remote or Hybrid | UK…

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing is seeking talented Corporate Lawyers for secondment and interim contract roles with law firms and corporate clients starting January 2026 onwards.

Perfect for lawyers with experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), high-value transactions, and corporate governance.

Location: Remote (with flexibility to work 2–3 days onsite in England, primarily London)

Start Date: January 2026 onwards

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Strong experience in M&A, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and high-value transactions.
• Ability to draft and negotiate shareholder agreements, SPAs, and ancillary documents.
• Confident advising senior stakeholders and managing complex deals.
• Advise on corporate transactions and governance matters.
• Draft and negotiate transactional documents for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and restructuring.
• Support internal teams and law firm partners on strategic projects.
• Ensure smooth execution of deals and provide pragmatic solutions.

About Elevate

Elevate is a global expert-led, software-powered legal services company providing consulting, technology, and managed services to law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ professionals, including lawyers, consultants, technologists, and project managers, support clients across the US, UK, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

ElevateFlex, our flexible resourcing arm, connects exceptional legal talent with leading law firms and corporate legal teams for secondments, interim contracts, and project-based roles. We are proud to be ranked Band 1 in Chambers Global Flexible Legal Resourcing.

Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Our Commitment: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of ElevateFlex. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and empower our people to bring their whole selves to work.

Join Elevate and help us change the legal business landscape.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Legal

Industries: Law Practice, Legal Services, and Professional Services