Senior Paralegal: Construction & Procurement (3-Month FTC)

Elevate Legal Talent; Bradford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Senior Paralegal for a 3-month fixed-term assignment within a leading construction and procurement business. The role focuses on construction, procurement and commercial contracts, supporting the legal team and cross-functional stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have senior paralegal experience in construction or procurement, with strong contract drafting and a confident, proactive approach to independent work. Availability to start ASAP is preferred.

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

Commercial contracts

Construction contracts

Procurement processes

Contract drafting

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Senior Paralegal for a 3-month fixed-term assignment within a leading construction and procurement business. The role focuses on construction, procurement and commercial contracts, supporting the legal team and cross-functional stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have senior paralegal experience in construction or procurement, with strong contract drafting and a confident, proactive approach to independent work. Availability to start ASAP is preferred.