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

Elevate Legal Talent; Warmley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent is supporting a leading construction and procurement business by appointing a Senior Paralegal to join their legal team on a 3-month FTC. The role focuses on construction, procurement and commercial contracts, with an emphasis on practical, commercially minded support.

You will review and draft contracts and amendments, support tender processes, manage key dates and advise non-legal stakeholders.

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 contracts

Procurement

Commercial contracts

Contract review

Independent worker

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Elevate Legal Talent is supporting a leading construction and procurement business by appointing a Senior Paralegal to join their legal team on a 3-month FTC. The role focuses on construction, procurement and commercial contracts, with an emphasis on practical, commercially minded support.

You will review and draft contracts and amendments, support tender processes, manage key dates and advise non-legal stakeholders.