We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Non-Contentious Construction team in Birmingham. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, has a keen eye for detail, and takes pride in keeping matters running smoothly.
Supporting fee earners, clients and Partners, you'll play an important role in our non-contentious fixed-fee practice, helping to manage the administrative aspects of transactions and ensuring a seamless experience for both the team and our clients.
We are looking for someone who brings Paralegal experience, with desirable experience in non-contentious construction work and enjoys getting into the detail while supporting fee earners on a broad range of matters.
You'll play a key role in the initial review of construction documentation, including JCT contracts and other building agreements, confidently identifying risks, inconsistencies and areas requiring escalation, and communicating these clearly and effectively. Working closely with the wider team, you'll help ensure matters progress smoothly, bringing a proactive approach, strong attention to detail and a genuine interest in delivering high-quality work and excellent client service.
The opportunity to work for a firm which has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work® for 26 consecutive years.
Excellent benefits, including:
Gowling WLG is committed both to promoting equality and diversity in the firm and to Equal Opportunities in employment. The firm believes in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group (including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins), religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender re-assignment and gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy, maternity and paternity. This also includes any incidents of perceptive or associative discrimination and harassment.
At Gowling WLG we seek to attract and retain talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures, to create an exciting and rewarding place to work. Our aim is to fulfil everyone's potential and together to achieve personal and business goals.
If you have any queries in relation to this position or would like to see a full job description please contact Meg Astley at meg.astley@gowlingwlg.com
Gowling WLG is an international law firm created by the combination of Gowlings, a leading Canadian law firm, and Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG), a leading UK-based international law firm.
Gowling WLG clients get access to in-depth knowledge in key global sectors and a suite of legal services. With over 1,500 legal professionals worldwide and broad experience in countries around the globe, we're positioned to help you rise to the challenges you face - both today, and tomorrow.
We're proud to be recognised as a top employer, and actively encourage equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplaces.
