Commercial Lawyer/ Commercial Negotiator

Role Overview

Our customer, a leading organisation in the financial services sector, is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer/ Commercial Negotiator for an initial 3-month contract, with strong potential for extension. This exciting geo-agnostic opportunity involves advising on, negotiating, and managing complex software, SaaS, and licensing agreements in a global technology environment. This hybrid role is based in Australia and is available for an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

- Negotiate, draft, and manage complex software, SaaS, and licensing agreements.
- Advise on contractual risks and deliver practical commercial solutions for non-standard negotiations.
- Partner with senior business, technology, procurement, and legal stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.
- Translate technical and operational requirements into effective contractual outcomes.
- Manage multiple contracting priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Support contract lifecycle activities, including risk assessment, compliance, and stakeholder coordination.
- Leverage legal technology and AI tools to enhance contract review and delivery efficiency.

About You

- A minimum of 4+ years of experience in commercial contracts, software licensing, or technology transactions.
- Demonstrated experience in negotiating complex software, SaaS, and licensing agreements.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage non-standard contract negotiations and commercial risks.
- Experience in fast-paced technology or software environments.




- Exposure to AI legal tools (e.g., Harvey, Legora).
- Legal and non-legal professionals are considered.

About Elevate

Elevate’s global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments. We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of perks tailored to your needs!

Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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 drives 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.

📌 Commercial Lawyer/ Commercial Negotiator (Australia)
🏢 Elevate
📍 Australia