Non - Contentious Construction Paralegal

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional development

Collaboration across practice groups

Job summary

Michael Page (UK) is recruiting a Paralegal for a London-based non-contentious construction team on a 12-month contract. You will assist lawyers on a broad range of construction matters and work on documentation such as building contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees, and escrow agreements.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to high-quality clients, and opportunities to collaborate across practice areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-contentious construction matters in a UK private practice is ideal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working to demanding deadlines; DocuSign experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers on a broad range of non-contentious construction matters.
• Assist with construction documentation including building contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees and escrow agreements.
• Collaborate across practice groups and manage deadlines.

Job description

• Join a highly regarded non-contentious construction team on a 12-month contract.
• Work on high-quality construction matters for an impressive client base.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly regarded London law firm with a particularly strong reputation in real estate. Its established construction team advises developers, contractors, consultants, funds, private clients and major institutions across a broad range of UK real estate matters.

Job Description

The successful Paralegal will join the firm's Non-Contentious Construction team, supporting lawyers on a broad range of construction matters. The team advises on construction documentation including building contracts, consultant appointments, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees and escrow agreements, alongside the construction aspects of developments, funding arrangements, agreements for lease and property transactions. The role will focus solely on non-contentious construction work and will offer exposure to high-quality clients and matters, with opportunities to work collaboratively across other practice areas.

The Successful Applicant

Ideally, you will already have experience working on non-contentious construction matters within a UK private practice law firm. Candidates with relevant commercial real estate or development experience may also be considered. You will be organised, proactive and comfortable working to demanding deadlines, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail. Previous experience using DocuSign would also be beneficial.

What's on Offer

An initial 12-month contract within a highly regarded specialist team, working on high-quality matters for an impressive client base. The firm offers hybrid working, professional development, benefits and opportunities to collaborate across different practice groups.