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

Elevate Legal Talent; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate is seeking a commercially minded Senior Paralegal for a 3-month fixed-term contract in the UK. The role focuses on construction, procurement and commercial contracts, offering embedded support within an established legal function.

You will handle contract reviews, drafting, tender documentation and risk assessment, collaborating with non-legal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has construction or procurement experience and can start ASAP, delivering accurate, timely legal support in a

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Paralegal or Paralegal with relevant field experience.

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

Attention to detail

Independent working

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Elevate is seeking a commercially minded Senior Paralegal for a 3-month fixed-term contract in the UK. The role focuses on construction, procurement and commercial contracts, offering embedded support within an established legal function.

You will handle contract reviews, drafting, tender documentation and risk assessment, collaborating with non-legal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has construction or procurement experience and can start ASAP, delivering accurate, timely legal support in a