Legal Consultant (Remote)

GRS Recruitment; London; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a UK qualified Lawyer for a fully remote contract role focusing on the negotiation and review of investment-related NDAs and commercial agreements. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience and strong communication skills. The position requires residing in Cyprus with a valid work visa. Competitive salary offered based on experience, with immediate start available.

Benefits

Fully remote and flexible working arrangements

Consultancy role with exposure to top-tier clients

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years PQE focusing on investment-related NDAs and commercial agreements.
• Familiar with UK Law and transactional experience in-house or in private practice.
• Ability to manage workload effectively in a remote working environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate commercial agreements and NDAs.
• Act as a key legal advisor in negotiations.
• Drive efficiencies in contract review and negotiation processes.

Skills

UK qualified lawyer

Experience in commercial contracts

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Overview

GRS is collaborating with a UK based Legal Resource Services Provider who are seeking a Lawyer to work with them on a 12-month contract on a remote working basis from within Cyprus. For this role we are looking for an experienced UK 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 Cyprus based remote temporary contract and have the required UK legal experience, Laura at GRS looks forward to receiving your CV today.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate commercial agreements and NDAs within client-specified turnaround times (typically within 24–48 hours).
• Complete contract reviews in line with client playbook standards.
• Act as key legal advisor in negotiations with financial services and investment clients.
• Drive efficiencies in contract review and negotiation processes.
• Work independently while managing workload effectively.
• Identify and drive efficiencies in contract review and negotiation processes.
• Work autonomously while ensuring quality, consistency, and responsiveness.

Candidate Profile

• UK Qualified lawyer with 2–5 years PQE
• Familiar with UK Law
• Transactional experience in-house or in private practice.
• Strong background in commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, data privacy agreements, MSAs, service agreements, and NDAs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver consistently under time pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with a pragmatic, commercially-minded approach.
• Available to commit to a 12 month contract with an immediate start.

Benefits

• Consultancy role with exposure to top-tier private equity and investment clients.
• Fully remote and flexible working arrangements from location in Cyprus.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• MUST be residing in Cyprus with valid working visa, applications from other destinations will not be considered.

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 25 342 733.