Construction Paralegal — Innovative Transaction Support

Addleshaw Goddard LLP; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard LLP’s Transaction Services Team is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction paralegal to support fee earners on live transactions and disputes, handling core process tasks, drafting and workflow design. This role provides broad cross-practice exposure, early responsibility, and clear impact on matter delivery.

You will work with our TST to leverage technology, develop project management skills, and benefit from training and development programmes within a leading UK firm.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Positive, enthusiastic, proactive approach.
• Strong work ethic with a drive to develop.
• Ability to work to tight timescales with urgency.
• Commercial awareness and sound judgment.
• Interest in legal technology and innovation.
• Previous paralegal or Non-Contentious Construction paralegal experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking drafting of legal documents, including letters and notices.
• Managing and project managing aspects of projects under supervision.
• Managing the execution processes for documents.
• Preparing and issuing third party rights notices.
• Creating and organising electronic data sites and liaising with third parties.
• Initial reviews of due diligence documentation.
• Direct client contact and supporting team with drafting and reporting.
• Monitoring project status with trackers and updating on progress.
• Providing ad hoc support to construction projects.
• Checking documents for quality and content.
• Attending client and internal meetings.
• Monitoring fee estimates and client engagement tasks, and assisting billing.
• Additional tasks as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive approach

Strong work ethic

Deadline agility

Commercial awareness

Legal tech interest

Job description

Addleshaw Goddard LLP’s Transaction Services Team is seeking a Non-Contentious Construction paralegal to support fee earners on live transactions and disputes, handling core process tasks, drafting and workflow design. This role provides broad cross-practice exposure, early responsibility, and clear impact on matter delivery.

You will work with our TST to leverage technology, develop project management skills, and benefit from training and development programmes within a leading UK firm.