Temporary Construction Paralegal

  • Job Reference: JO0000006459
  • Date Posted: 1 July 2025
  • Recruiter: Ryder Reid Legal
  • Location: City of London, London
  • Salary: £30,000 to £35,000
  • Sector: Paralegal
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Ryder Reid Legal are currently recruiting for a motivated and detail-oriented non-contentious Paralegal to join our law firm client's London office on a temporary basis - for around 3 months!

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with background experience as a Construction Paralegal, looking to gain valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. This role is due to start ASAP so you must be available immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting and negotiating construction contracts, bonds, and warranties
  • Conducting legal and technical research
  • Preparing marketing materials for client/prospect meetings
  • Handling client requests, document preparation, and negotiations
  • Managing own caseload
  • Supporting both fee-earning and non-fee-earning activities as needed

Requirements:

  • Previous legal experience in non-contentious construction work
  • Knowledge of JCT, NEC3/4 and/or FIDIC contracts
  • Excellent IT skills and good knowledge of MS Office applications

If you are eager to develop your skills and make a meaningful contribution, we would love to hear from you!

Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply.


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