Paralegal - Contracts & Compliance (Construction Focus)

We are seeking a highly detail oriented Paralegal to support contract review and compliance functions within a construction focused environment.

This is not a general administrative role.

The position involves working with complex contracts, extracting key obligations, and supporting structured contract administration processes.

It is well suited to someone who is:

• Process-driven
• Comfortable working with detailed legal documents
• Able to apply consistent and structured analysis

Key Responsibilities Contract Review and Analysis

• Review contracts, subcontracts, and special conditions
• Identify and extract key contractual provisions, including:
• Notice requirements and time bars
• Extensions of time (EOT)
• Variations
• Payment and certification processes
• Security, retention, and release conditions

Contract Administration Support

• Assist with compliance workflows and contract checklists
• Track key dates, deadlines, and contractual triggers
• Support preparation of structured outputs based on contract terms

Data Accuracy and Quality Control

• Accurately input and validate contract data
• Perform quality checks to ensure consistency and reliability
• Review outputs for completeness and accuracy

Risk Identification

• Identify and flag ambiguities, inconsistencies, or gaps in contracts
• Escalate issues where interpretation is unclear

Skills Essential

• Strong attention to detail (critical requirement)
• Experience reviewing contracts or legal documents
• Ability to interpret and summarise complex clauses clearly
• Strong written English and structured communication
• Ability to follow defined processes and checklists consistently

Preferred

• Experience in construction, infrastructure, or engineering projects
• Familiarity with:
• Variations
• Extensions of time
• Payment claims
• Legal or paralegal background
• Experience working with compliance or contract management systems
• Exposure to Australian or UK legal / contractual frameworks

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and methodical
• Process-driven and disciplined
• Comfortable working independently with accountability for accuracy
• Willing to learn construction-specific concepts
• Not afraid to ask questions or flag uncertainty