Construction Paralegal

Montresor Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity for a capable Paralegal to join a leading global law firm's London office on a temporary 3-month contract. You will work closely with a collaborative team on substantial non-contentious construction matters, including drafting contracts and providing legal advice on major infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Strong paralegal experience in non-contentious construction law.
• Solid understanding of JCT, NEC3/4 or FIDIC contracts.
• Experience in law firm or in-house legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, warranties, and related documents.
• Managing your own caseload and supporting team initiatives.
• Advising on contracts across major UK and international projects.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Research Skills

Drafting Skills

Education

Legal Qualifications

Job description

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Join the London office of a leading global law firm, known for delivering high-profile, cross-border work across energy, infrastructure and complex development projects. Their Construction team sits at the heart of major deals and negotiations and is now looking for a capable Paralegal to join them on a temporary basis for an initial 3-month contract.

This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a busy and collaborative team, working directly with partners, associates, trainees and another paralegal on substantial non-contentious construction matters.

What you’ll be doing:

• Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, warranties, bonds and related documents

• Supporting with research, client updates, and team training materials

• Advising on JCT, NEC and FIDIC contracts across major UK and international infrastructure projects

• Managing your own caseload and contributing to wider team initiatives

• Supporting on procurement strategy, contract risk analysis and legal documentation

What they’re looking for:

• Strong paralegal experience in non-contentious construction law

• A solid understanding of JCT, NEC3/4 or FIDIC contracts

• Excellent attention to detail, strong research and drafting skills

• Confident, organised and proactive — someone who can hit the ground running in a high-performing team

• Legal qualifications and prior experience in a law firm or in-house legal setting

The Details:

• Initial 3-month contract, with potential to extend

• Hybrid working available, based from central London offices

• Opportunity to gain exposure to market-leading international work

If you’re an experienced construction paralegal looking for a new challenge in a supportive, high-calibre team, this could be a great short-term move with long-term potential.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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