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

Elevate Legal Talent; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent are supporting a leading construction and procurement business in Portsmouth to appoint an experienced Senior Paralegal on a 3 Month FTC. This is an interim opportunity for someone commercially focused with experience across construction, procurement and/or commercial contracts, eager to embed within an established legal function.

You will review and draft contracts, manage amendments, support tender activity, assist with risk reviews and keep contract records up to date.

Qualifications

• 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

Paralegal experience

Construction contracts

Procurement experience

Commercial contracts

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Elevate Legal Talent are supporting a leading construction and procurement business in Portsmouth to appoint an experienced Senior Paralegal on a 3 Month FTC. This is an interim opportunity for someone commercially focused with experience across construction, procurement and/or commercial contracts, eager to embed within an established legal function.

You will review and draft contracts, manage amendments, support tender activity, assist with risk reviews and keep contract records up to date.