Paralegal – Projects & Construction

Role: Paralegal

Location: Newcastle

Team: Projects & Construction

About the Role

Clyde & Co is seeking a Paralegal to our Projects & Construction team in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in a market-leading construction and infrastructure practice.

The role will primarily involve transactional drafting and support work across a wide range of construction and development projects, working closely with partners, associates and clients.

About the Team

The Projects & Construction team advises on the full lifecycle of major construction and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. The team has extensive experience drafting and negotiating a wide variety of project delivery agreements with contractors and consultants, as well as supporting the negotiation of principal project-level agreements with funders, landlords, advanced purchasers and tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the drafting, review and amendment of construction and project documentation, including consultant appointments and building contracts
• Supporting transactional matters across a range of development and infrastructure projects
• Carrying out legal research and due diligence
• Assisting with document management, contract comparison and document production
• Supporting fee earners with project coordination and matter management
• Liaising with internal teams and, where appropriate, external parties
• General paralegal and administrative support to the wider team

Skills and Experience

• A law degree (or equivalent) is required; LPC, SQE or other postgraduate legal qualification is desirable but not essential
• A strong interest in construction, infrastructure or projects work
• Excellent drafting, written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a willingness to learn
• Competent IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office

The Firm

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity. Learn more about our interview process.

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This is the job description as constituted at present; however, Clyde & Co reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.