Senior Paralegal, Construction & Procurement - 3 Month FTC

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

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the construction and procurement legal team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on supporting construction, procurement and commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and managing related documents.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in construction/procurement contexts, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while communicating clearly with non-legal stakeholders across the

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

Communication with non-legal

Independent working

Job description

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join the construction and procurement legal team on a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on supporting construction, procurement and commercial contracts, including drafting, reviewing, and managing related documents.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in construction/procurement contexts, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while communicating clearly with non-legal stakeholders across the