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

Elevate Legal Talent; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate is supporting a leading construction and procurement business with the appointment of an experienced Senior Paralegal to join their legal team on an interim basis.

This role focuses on construction, procurement and commercial contracts, requiring someone who can review, draft and manage contracts, support tender activity, assist with risk reviews and maintain key contractual records.

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.
• 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

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Independent working

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Elevate is supporting a leading construction and procurement business with the appointment of an experienced Senior Paralegal to join their legal team on an interim basis.

This role focuses on construction, procurement and commercial contracts, requiring someone who can review, draft and manage contracts, support tender activity, assist with risk reviews and maintain key contractual records.