Location: Orsett or Belfast
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Benefits: Discretionary bonus, life Assurance (x4 salary), generous pension, best practice awards / vouchers, employee assistance programme, an array of perks via Perkbox, 31 days annual leave (inc bank holidays)

About Joseph Gallagher Limited: Joseph Gallagher Limited is a leader in the civil engineering sector, committed to delivering specialised services and outstanding project execution. We are currently seeking a skilled Paralegal to join our dynamic team, where innovation and dedication are rewarded.

Role Overview: As a Paralegal at Joseph Gallagher Limited, you will play a critical role in our commercial and work winning teams, focusing on contract review and tender processes. This position is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to legal challenges in the construction and civil engineering industries.

Key Responsibilities:

Review, analyse, and negotiate various types of contracts and agreements.

Support the tender process, ensuring compliance and mitigation of legal risks.

Provide legal support and advice to project teams and management.

Maintain organised records of all contracts and related documentation.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Law or a relevant field.

Experience as a Paralegal, preferably in the construction or civil engineering sectors.

Strong understanding of contract law and procurement processes.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.

Company Background 
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed 
We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.