Paralegal

VINCI Construction; Watford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

VINCI Construction is seeking a Paralegal to join its in-house legal team in Watford. You will provide support across contentious and non-contentious matters, help manage legal processes, draft documentation, and coordinate with external advisers.

The role offers exposure to diverse legal work, opportunities to develop expertise, and collaboration with stakeholders across functions. You will build relationships, take ownership of defined areas, and contribute to knowledge sharing within a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting legal work within an in-house legal team or legal practice environment.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to draft legal documents, correspondence and notices.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of disputes, adjudications and other contentious legal matters.
• Assist with the handling of smaller disputes and provide day-to-day legal support where appropriate.
• Liaise with external solicitors, counsel and other legal advisers.
• Provide guidance on contractual queries and support the interpretation of contract terms.
• Draft legal correspondence, notices and related documentation.
• Support the legal team with non-contentious legal matters and business initiatives.
• Assist with ethics, compliance and governance-related activities.
• Help manage external legal spend, invoices and budget tracking.
• Prepare, organise and collate documents for legal matters and investigations.
• Contribute to legal training, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

In-house legal experience

Legal document drafting

Dispute management

Contract interpretation

Ethics and compliance

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication

Tools

Legal case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative in-house legal team supporting a broad range of legal, contractual and compliance matters. You'll play a key role in helping the business navigate legal challenges, supporting stakeholders across multiple functions, and contributing to the delivery of high-quality legal services in a dynamic environment.

Job Description

As a Paralegal, you will provide valuable support across both contentious and non-contentious legal matters, while also assisting with ethics and compliance activities. Working closely with legal professionals and business teams, you'll help manage legal processes, prepare documentation, coordinate with external advisers, and contribute to knowledge sharing across the organisation.

This role offers exposure to a diverse range of legal work, providing an opportunity to develop your expertise while making a meaningful contribution to business operations. You'll be encouraged to build strong relationships across the organisation and take ownership of defined areas of responsibility, with support from an experienced legal team.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of disputes, adjudications and other contentious legal matters.
• Assist with the handling of smaller disputes and provide day-to-day legal support where appropriate.
• Liaise with external solicitors, counsel and other legal advisers.
• Provide guidance on contractual queries and support the interpretation of contract terms.
• Draft legal correspondence, notices and related documentation.
• Support the legal team with non-contentious legal matters and business initiatives.
• Assist with ethics, compliance and governance-related activities.
• Help manage external legal spend, invoices and budget tracking.
• Prepare, organise and collate documents for legal matters and investigations.
• Contribute to legal training, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement activities.

Essential Qualifications / Skills

• Experience supporting legal work within an in-house legal team or legal practice environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence drafting legal documents, correspondence and notices.
• Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of legal processes and document management practices.
• Strong analytical skills and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of allocated tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
• A collaborative mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.