Construction Paralegal

McKinlay Law; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Overview

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Leading London law firm are looking for an experienced construction paralegal to join their well-established construction team, and assist partners and consultants with their matters as required. The majority of the role will be non-contentious but there will also be some contentious work.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the drafting of construction and engineering documents including letters of intent, contracts, consultancy appointments, warranties and security documents, as well as documents for contentious matters including instructions to Counsel, pleadings, submissions, Court forms and settlement agreements under supervision
• Undertaking legal research and preparing short research notes
• Undertaking initial reviews and organisation of documentation received in respect of contentious or non-contentious matters
• Ensuring the proper management of documents including organising and managing electronic data sites, uploading documentation and making sure that documents are properly bundled, indexed and stored as appropriate
• Checking and proof-reading legal documents for quality, consistency and content
• Assisting with the administration of matters (including preparing client care letters, time recording, billing, and the engagement of third parties such as Counsel and experts witnesses)
• Recording chargeable time punctually and accurately

Qualifications

It is essential that you have excellentexperience (minimum 12 months) in another construction team although if you have a solid background in general contract / commercial law from another top law firm, they may also consider this. A very strong academic background and a positive and enthusiastic approach to work is also essential. Ideally, you will have a broad range of experience which encompasses JCT contracts, warranties, joint ventures, developments, property contracts, development agreements, forward funding agreements and transactions with interaction between the property owner, constructers and third parties, for example, social housing and energy centres.

Opportunity

Excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal to work alongside a leading team, and ideal for an ambitious candidate as this is an opportunity to gain top quality experience in a well-known construction team with real responsibility and autonomy.

Application notes

McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

McKinlay Law is the trading name of McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd. Registered in England No. 03494294 VAT Reg. No. 707 6713 29.

Where we are?

McKinlay Recruitment Services Ltd.,
26-27 Bedford Square,
London, United Kingdom,
WC1B 3HP