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UK Commercial Counsel Public Sector

Elastic · United Kingdom

Posted about 2 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
Elastic's roles stay open a median of 53 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Elastic's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Elastic
high
208 stale, 5 reposted of 372 open
Hiring momentum
495 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Elastic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Elastic.

About this role

The UK Commercial Counsel for the Public Sector at Elastic will manage the full legal lifecycle of public sector contracts, including negotiations and compliance with UK regulations. The role involves supporting sales teams during procurement processes, advising on legal obligations, and collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology contracts and public procurement law, and will thrive in a fast-paced, independent working environment.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Elastic as an employer.

What you need

  • Qualified to practice law in the United Kingdom
  • 4+ years of experience in drafting and negotiating technology contracts (Cloud/SaaS, Software Subscription, Professional Services, Data Processing Agreements)
  • Strong knowledge of public procurement law and contract law
  • Understanding of cyber and information security obligations in technology contracts
  • Ability to balance legal risks with business strategy
  • Experience managing technology contracts for public sector entities

Nice to have

  • Experience with complex software licensing and cloud business models
  • Familiarity with data protection and privacy issues in technology transactions
  • Prior experience representing high-growth companies
  • Ability to collaborate in a distributed team environment
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

What you get

  • Competitive pay based on performance
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Flexible locations and schedules
  • Generous vacation days
  • Financial donation matching up to $2000
  • Up to 40 hours for volunteer projects

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role requires managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with public sector contracts is preferred but not mandatory
  • Position may involve limited travel

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Listed by Elastic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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