Legal Consultant

GRS Recruitment; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal resource services provider in the UK is seeking a qualified Lawyer for a 6-12 month remote contract. The role involves reviewing and negotiating investment-related NDAs and commercial agreements, overseeing the contract lifecycle, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years PQE and strong communication skills. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in investment-related NDAs and commercial agreements.
• Experience in a transactional legal role, ideally in-house or with financial services.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate commercial agreements and NDAs within client-specified turnaround times.
• Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle using client playbooks.
• Collaborate directly with clients as a key legal advisor.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Contract Management

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

GRS is collaborating with a UK based Legal Resource Services Provider who are seeking a Lawyer to work with them on a 6 - 12-month contract on a remote working basis. We are looking for an experienced qualified lawyer with a minimum of 2 years’ experience focusing on the review and negotiation of investment-related NDAs, non-reliance letters, and general commercial agreements. In this role you’ll oversee the full contract lifecycle from initial review through to negotiation and execution with the support of established playbooks. If you are interested in working on this remote temporary contract and have the required experience, Laura at GRS looks forward to receiving your CV today.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Review and negotiate commercial agreements and NDAs within client-specified turnaround times (typically within 24–48 hours).

Manage the end-to-end contract lifecycle — from initial review to execution — using client playbooks and internal guidance.

Collaborate directly with clients and counterparties, serving as a key legal advisor in contract negotiations.

Identify and drive efficiencies in contract review and negotiation processes.

Work autonomously while ensuring quality, consistency, and responsiveness.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualified lawyer with 2–5 years PQE.

Experience in a transactional legal role, ideally within an in-house legal team or working closely with financial services clients.

Thrives in a fast-moving and evolving environment, demonstrating the ability to work autonomously as well as collaborate effectively within a team.

Strong background in commercial contracts, with the ability to manage multiple matters under tight deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a pragmatic, commercially-minded approach.

Available to commit to a 6 to 12 month contract with an immediate start.

Due to the high volume of applications received at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

If you meet the criteria and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, please apply as soon as possible by sending your CV to [e-mail] or call 00357 25 342 720.