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

Elevate Legal Talent; Newsham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join a construction and procurement team on a 3-month FTC.

You will support construction and commercial contract matters, review and draft contracts, and assist with procurement processes, tender documentation and risk reviews.

The role suits a commercially minded paralegal with strong contract experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and communicate with non-legal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Paralegal or experienced Paralegal.
• Strong commercial contracts experience.
• Understanding of construction contracts and 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

Contract review

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Elevate Legal Talent in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join a construction and procurement team on a 3-month FTC.

You will support construction and commercial contract matters, review and draft contracts, and assist with procurement processes, tender documentation and risk reviews.

The role suits a commercially minded paralegal with strong contract experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and communicate with non-legal stakeholders.