Non - Contentious Construction Paralegal

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Benefits

Job summary

Confidential in London is seeking a Paralegal to join its specialist non-contentious construction team on a 12-month contract. You will support lawyers on a range of construction matters connected to major UK real estate projects and transactions.

The successful candidate will have experience in non-contentious construction matters within a UK private practice and be organised, proactive, and able to work to tight deadlines, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience on non-contentious construction matters within a UK private practice.
• Experience with construction documentation including building contracts and warranties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support lawyers on non-contentious construction matters for UK real estate projects.
• Assist with contracts, collateral warranties, bonds, guarantees and escrow agreements.
• Collaborate across practice groups and meet demanding deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Strong communication

Deadline driven

Team collaboration

DocuSign experience

Tools

DocuSign

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Paralegal to join a leading London law firm's specialist non-contentious construction team on an initial 12-month contract. You will support lawyers on a range of construction matters connected to major UK real estate projects and transactions.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

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.

Job 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.