Senior Paralegal: Construction & Procurement Contracts

Elevate Legal Talent; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Legal Talent seeks a Senior Paralegal to join a leading construction and procurement business in the UK on a 3-month FTC. The role focuses on supporting construction, procurement and commercial contracts, with exposure to tender documents and supplier contracts.

You will review and draft contracts, manage amendments, and provide day-to-day support to commercial and operational teams. The ideal candidate has extensive paralegal experience in construction or procurement and can start ASAP.

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

Commercial contracts experience

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Elevate Legal Talent seeks a Senior Paralegal to join a leading construction and procurement business in the UK on a 3-month FTC. The role focuses on supporting construction, procurement and commercial contracts, with exposure to tender documents and supplier contracts.

You will review and draft contracts, manage amendments, and provide day-to-day support to commercial and operational teams. The ideal candidate has extensive paralegal experience in construction or procurement and can start ASAP.