Commercial Construction Paralegal

BRANDON JAMES LIMITED · UK wide

Commercial Construction Paralegal at BRANDON JAMES LIMITED, across the UK, paying £25,000 - £30,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Location
UK wide
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 months ago
Closes
30 Oct 2026
Sector
Paralegal

12% below the typical rate for paralegal

Reference https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/commercial-construction-paralegal

About the role

A leading international law firm is seeking a Construction Paralegal to join its Commercial Construction team. This Construction Paralegal role offers the opportunity to support Partners and Associates on high quality construction matters, gaining exposure to transactional work, client advisory matters and the wider commercial construction sector. The Construction Paralegal will work closely with experienced lawyers on complex projects while developing valuable legal and industry experience within a highly regarded practice.

The Company?

The successful Construction Paralegal will join a respected international law firm with a strong Commercial Construction practice. The team advises clients on complex projects and transactions, providing a collaborative environment with access to experienced lawyers, structured training and opportunities to develop technical legal skills.

The Role

As the Construction Paralegal you will support the Commercial Construction team across a range of transactional and advisory matters.

The role will include:

* Supporting Partners and Associates on construction matters
* Assisting with transactional and project related work
* Preparing legal documents, correspondence and reports
* Conducting legal research and reviewing documentation
* Supporting client matters throughout the lifecycle of projects
* Managing case files and maintaining accurate records
* Assisting with document management and administrative tasks

The Construction Paralegal?

You will be an organised and motivated Paralegal with an interest in developing your career within Construction Law.

The Construction Paralegal must have:

* Law degree or completed GDL/PGDL
* LPC or SQE completion desirable but not essential
* Previous Paralegal experience or professional services experience advantageous
* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Proactive and professional approach
* Good IT skills and willingness to learn new legal technology systems

In return……?

* £25,000 to £30,000 salary
* Exposure to high quality Commercial Construction work
* Opportunity to work closely with experienced Partners and Associates
* Training and development opportunities
* Access to legal technology and AI tools
* Comprehensive benefits package

If you are a Construction Paralegal considering your next career move, please contact Chris van Aurich at Brandon James on [phone removed] for a confidential discussion.

Reference: https://brandonjames.co.uk/job/commercial-construction-paralegal · Posted 2 months ago · Closes 30 Oct 2026 · Listed via BRANDON JAMES LIMITED

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