Senior Paralegal - Construction & Procurement Contracts

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

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Senior Paralegal for a construction and procurement client for a 3-month fixed-term contract in the UK. You will support construction and procurement matters, review and draft contracts, and help manage supplier documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong contracts experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with non-legal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Paralegal or an 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 & procurement

Commercial contracts

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Stakeholder communication

ASAP availability

Job description

Elevate Legal Talent is seeking a Senior Paralegal for a construction and procurement client for a 3-month fixed-term contract in the UK. You will support construction and procurement matters, review and draft contracts, and help manage supplier documentation.

Ideal candidates will have strong contracts experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently with non-legal stakeholders.