Senior Paralegal: Construction & Procurement (3 Month FTC)

Elevate Legal Talent; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Senior Paralegal for a 3-month FTC with a construction and procurement focus in Bournemouth, UK.

You will support construction and commercial contract matters, review and draft contracts, manage procurement documentation, and provide day-to-day support to commercial teams.

The role requires strong attention to detail, independence, and the ability to communicate with non-legal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience across construction, procurement and/or commercial contracts.
• Strong commercial contracts experience.
• Understanding of construction contracts and/or procurement processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and able to work independently.
• Confident communicating with non-legal stakeholders.
• Available to start ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Support construction and commercial contract matters.
• Review, draft and manage contracts, amendments and related documentation.
• Support procurement activity, including tender and supplier documentation.
• Assist with contract reviews, risk identification and escalation.
• Manage contractual records, obligations and key dates.
• Provide day-to-day support to procurement, commercial and operational teams.
• Conduct legal and contractual research as required.

Skills

Senior Paralegal

Commercial contracts

Construction contracts

Procurement

Job description

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Senior Paralegal for a 3-month FTC with a construction and procurement focus in Bournemouth, UK.

You will support construction and commercial contract matters, review and draft contracts, manage procurement documentation, and provide day-to-day support to commercial teams.

The role requires strong attention to detail, independence, and the ability to communicate with non-legal stakeholders.