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

Elevate Legal Talent; Chester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a commercially oriented Senior Paralegal to join a leading construction and procurement business on a 3-month FTC. You will support construction and procurement matters, review and draft contracts, and help manage important deadlines and documentation.

The role requires solid experience in construction, procurement or commercial contracts, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with non-legal stakeholders. Immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Paralegal or experienced Paralegal.
• Background in construction, engineering, infrastructure, procurement 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

Construction experience

Procurement experience

Commercial contracts

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Stakeholder communication

ASAP start

Job description

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a commercially oriented Senior Paralegal to join a leading construction and procurement business on a 3-month FTC. You will support construction and procurement matters, review and draft contracts, and help manage important deadlines and documentation.

The role requires solid experience in construction, procurement or commercial contracts, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with non-legal stakeholders. Immediate start preferred.