Senior Paralegal, Construction and Projects at Pinsent Masons in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

docusign management

document management

contract drafting

data room

due diligence

legal research

Playing an active role in the wider team by participating in team meetings/discussions and supporting the Delivery Manager with supervision of more junior members of the team
Arranging and managing execution of documents (in hard copy and/or using DocuSign).
Supporting the Delivery Manager with quality checking the work of more junior paralegals
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating construction documents including building contracts, (SBCC, JCT and NEC forms) consultant appointments, collateral warranties, novations, deeds of assignment and notices of assignment
Management of documents including sorting, reviewing, categorising, redacting, bundling, indexing, uploading and filing
Acting as a role model for the Centre of Excellence in interactions with stakeholders, being confident in flagging spare capacity to fee earners, and proactively networking with the Practice group to identify areas where paralegals can assist
Reviewing construction documentation to prepare due diligence reports
Data room management including uploading documents, redactions, and project management
Conducting legal research
Day-to-day matter management

Requirements

commercial law

paralegal

construction

infrastructure

real estate

energy

Experience of working within a commercial law firm, understanding of the levels of service delivery required and building relationships with lawyers
Exposure to Infrastructure, Real Estate, and/or Energy sectors would be highly desirable
Previous experience working as a Paralegal within a Construction team

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

two interview stages.
first stage usually virtual.
second stage usually in-person at the office.
meet two hiring team members at each stage.
flexible format may be arranged.

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Focus on innovation and client-centered solutions supporting diverse industries.
Work spans high-profile infrastructure, energy, and technology projects worldwide.
Legal expertise covers construction law to commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Reputation for delivering complex, cross-border projects with a collaborative approach.
Notable recent projects include advising on major renewable energy projects and global infrastructure initiatives.
Deep specialization in sectors such as energy, real estate, and transport.
Growth driven by commitment to excellence and ability to adapt to new challenges in the legal landscape.

Culture + Values

Approachable – down‑to‑earth, respectful; always open to support and advice, fostering two‑way collaboration.
Bold – prepared to take calculated risks, push boundaries, innovate and engage in honest conversations.
Connected – strong relationships internally and externally, working effectively together and staying connected to suppliers and communities.

Environment + Sustainability

Committed to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
Pre-pandemic UK offices saw a 30% reduction in energy consumption – one year ahead of targets.
All single-use plastic disposables removed from UK catering; 100% of UK waste diverted from landfill.
Print volumes cut by ~75% since 2014; device numbers significantly reduced.
Engaging in Smart Buildings and Demand Side Response programmes to optimise energy use and monitor supply chain environmental performance via CDP.
Rolling out science-based emissions targets for SME suppliers, aiming for 50% of spend to be covered by suppliers with validated targets by 2025.

Inclusion & Diversity

Recognised as Stonewall Top Global Employer in 2023.
Active inclusion network groups: Disability & Wellbeing, Family Matters, Female Futures, LGBT+, FREE (Faith, Race, Ethnicity, Equality), Neurodiversity, Inclusion Allies.
Benchmarked as Disability Confident Employer.

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Role

Description

docusign management

document management

contract drafting

data room

due diligence

legal research

Playing an active role in the wider team by participating in team meetings/discussions and supporting the Delivery Manager with supervision of more junior members of the team
Arranging and managing execution of documents (in hard copy and/or using DocuSign).
Supporting the Delivery Manager with quality checking the work of more junior paralegals
Preparing, reviewing and negotiating construction documents including building contracts, (SBCC, JCT and NEC forms) consultant appointments, collateral warranties, novations, deeds of assignment and notices of assignment
Management of documents including sorting, reviewing, categorising, redacting, bundling, indexing, uploading and filing
Acting as a role model for the Centre of Excellence in interactions with stakeholders, being confident in flagging spare capacity to fee earners, and proactively networking with the Practice group to identify areas where paralegals can assist
Reviewing construction documentation to prepare due diligence reports
Data room management including uploading documents, redactions, and project management
Conducting legal research
Day-to-day matter management

Requirements

commercial law

paralegal

construction

infrastructure

real estate

energy

Experience of working within a commercial law firm, understanding of the levels of service delivery required and building relationships with lawyers
Exposure to Infrastructure, Real Estate, and/or Energy sectors would be highly desirable
Previous experience working as a Paralegal within a Construction team

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

two interview stages.
first stage usually virtual.
second stage usually in-person at the office.
meet two hiring team members at each stage.
flexible format may be arranged.

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Focus on innovation and client-centered solutions supporting diverse industries.
Work spans high-profile infrastructure, energy, and technology projects worldwide.
Legal expertise covers construction law to commercial contracts and dispute resolution.
Reputation for delivering complex, cross-border projects with a collaborative approach.
Notable recent projects include advising on major renewable energy projects and global infrastructure initiatives.
Deep specialization in sectors such as energy, real estate, and transport.
Growth driven by commitment to excellence and ability to adapt to new challenges in the legal landscape.

Culture + Values

Approachable – down‑to‑earth, respectful; always open to support and advice, fostering two‑way collaboration.
Bold – prepared to take calculated risks, push boundaries, innovate and engage in honest conversations.
Connected – strong relationships internally and externally, working effectively together and staying connected to suppliers and communities.

Environment + Sustainability

Committed to reduce absolute scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.
Pre-pandemic UK offices saw a 30% reduction in energy consumption – one year ahead of targets.
All single-use plastic disposables removed from UK catering; 100% of UK waste diverted from landfill.
Print volumes cut by ~75% since 2014; device numbers significantly reduced.
Engaging in Smart Buildings and Demand Side Response programmes to optimise energy use and monitor supply chain environmental performance via CDP.
Rolling out science-based emissions targets for SME suppliers, aiming for 50% of spend to be covered by suppliers with validated targets by 2025.

Inclusion & Diversity

Recognised as Stonewall Top Global Employer in 2023.
Active inclusion network groups: Disability & Wellbeing, Family Matters, Female Futures, LGBT+, FREE (Faith, Race, Ethnicity, Equality), Neurodiversity, Inclusion Allies.
Benchmarked as Disability Confident Employer.

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Careers at Pinsent Masons

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Senior Paralegal, Construction and Projects

Pinsent Masons

Senior Paralegal, Construction and Projects

Pinsent Masons

Description

docusign management

document management

contract drafting

data room

due diligence

legal research

Requirements

commercial law

paralegal

construction

infrastructure

real estate

energy

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

docusign management

document management

contract drafting

data room

due diligence

legal research

Requirements

commercial law

paralegal

construction

infrastructure

real estate

energy

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

19th century

Founded

Established in the 19th century, the firm has a long-standing history in the legal industry.

50% Emission Reduction

Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Target

Committed to reducing absolute scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 50% by 2030.

100% Renewable Energy

Sustainable Electricity Commitment

Aiming to source 100% renewable electricity across global estate by 2030.

40% Energy Reduction

UK Office Efficiency

Achieved a 40% reduction in energy consumption across UK offices since 2014.

33rd Rank

Social Mobility Index

Ranked 33rd in the Social Mobility Employer Index 2024, featured on the Social Mobility List 2024.

7 Year Streak

Top-10 Employer

Consistently ranked in the top-10 Working Families employers for seven consecutive years.

3,500 Employees

Legal Team & Workforce

~1,900 in the legal team, including ~490 partners, across an overall workforce of ~3,500 employees.

Net Zero by 2040

Global Sustainability Target

Achieved global net-zero target validated by Science Based Targets initiative, covering all scopes of emissions.