Construction Paralegal
Would you like to be part of an employee-owned, multi award- winning architecture practice whose desire is to make spaces and places that improve lives?
LEGAL EXEC / CONSTRUCTION / COMPLIANCE / RISK PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS and REGULATORY PROCEDURES
We are a UK & Ireland practice with strong connections across all of our studios in London, Sheffield, Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin. We work collaboratively as one team structured by sector, sharing resources, knowledge and skills. Ranked as one of the top 25 largest practices in the UK this year, other recent accolades include:
- Best Companies Top 50 Best Mid-sized Companies to work for 2023.
- Winner Building Awards: Architectural Practice of the Year 2022 & 2023
- Winner Building Awards: Every Person Counts, the people strategy award.
- Winner AJ100 Sustainability Innovation of the Year 2022.
- Winner AJ100 Awards Employer of the Year Award 2021.
We are looking for a Construction Paralegal to join us in either our Sheffield or London studio to identify and manage potential legal, commercial, insurance, and compliance-related risks. Working with members of the project teams across the company, you will regularly disseminate information received on new forms of contract, consider compliance and regulatory procedures, and advise internally on commercial and construction-related matters.
Skills & Knowledge requirements
- An understanding of Contract Law, or; a vast understanding of Project Management would be desirable
- An understanding of the construction industry and understanding of construction contracts, commercial contracts, associated risks, and internal compliance procedures.
- The ability to draft legal documents.
- Must thrive in a dynamic and fast-moving environment, able to project manage and prioritise competing demands.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to influence and negotiate.
- Have notable attention to detail.
- Possess commercial acumen and confidence in their decision-making.
- Possess a calm demeanour under pressure and an ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with peers and seniority.
- Have a flexible and pragmatic attitude and a proven ability to multi-task.
- Be able to deal confidently with and build strong relationships with senior business colleagues.
Experience & qualifications
- Have or be working towards the LPC or SQE
- Ideally, a minimum of 2:1 classification in LLB Honours Degree / Law Degree, or; Quantity Surveying or Project Management Degree or associated experience.
- Minimum of 3 A-Levels or equivalent
- GSCE’s with a minimum of Level 2 / GCSE grade C in English and Mathematics
- 1 year in a Quantity Surveying role, or a Commercial or Construction Paralegal role, or Regulatory and Compliance Associate role
Diversity, inclusion and belonging (DIB) is at the core of our business. We advocate equal opportunities, creating an inclusive working environment for all. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different mode please contact our HR team for assistance.
If you think this role could be for you, please send your CV and examples of your work.
Those shortlisted will be contacted.
HLM Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
- Department
- Support
- Locations
- London, Sheffield
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
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Lifestyle Package
We provide a comprehensive Lifestyle Package to everyone which includes , paid subscriptions, bike to work scheme, Season ticket travel loans, additional maternity and parental leave, rewards and discount shopping vouchers and an annual training allowance. -
Health Cash Plan
We also provide a health cash plan with over £1,000 to spend on optical and dental treatments, wellbeing and complementary therapies, chiropody, health screening, 24 hour confidential advice line and 6 face to face counselling sessions each year. -
SMARTBlend
Recognising lifestyles are complex and we all have competing responsibilities, we offer a blended work model with a flexible approach to studio and remote working. This flexible approach supports job sharing, part time, term time and staggered hours, home working, back to work schemes for parents, keeping in touch days, career breaks, sabbaticals and condensed hours. We recognise no one size fits all. Providing a great studio environment is only part of the equation and flexible ways of working gives us more richness, diversity and choice for how we can work most effectively. -
Communicating, sharing & socialising
We're a sociable bunch and have a full social calendar providing a chance to further connect and involve families too. Our enthusiastic social committee organise a range of events to suit everyone from Angling to Zorbing. -
HLM Academy
The HLM Academy supports everyone along their career journey, capturing passions, driving innovation and equipping individuals with skills to navigate an ever-evolving world. It’s underpinned by a skills and behaviour framework and centred around our core values. Everyone is enrolled on day one, stepping into a bespoke learning pathway with insight from a profiling tool called PROPHET; recognising that all individuals are unique.
Workplace & culture
We would not be able to achieve what we do without the passion, commitment and enthusiasm of our team. Over 200 talented individuals fill our studios, connected at both regional and national level, bringing diversity of thought to every aspect of our business.
We work as one team across our studios, collaborating and sharing new ideas and best practice through open and honest communication, creating strong relationships and great friendships along the way.
Our nurturing culture encourages thoughtfulness and creativity, and we surround everyone with the right mix of resources and a working environment to energise and inspire; supporting everyone to grow and flourish.
About HLM Architects
We’re architecture, landscape and interior specialists with deep sector insight.
We listen and respond to the ambitions of our clients and understand the needs of the people who use the places and spaces we create.
Places of education that inspire, healthcare environments that nurture, homes that are part of thriving communities, and infrastructure that is sustainable in every sense. It is this sense of social purpose that drives us on and is at the heart of everything we do.
Construction Paralegal
Would you like to be part of an employee-owned, multi award- winning architecture practice whose desire is to make spaces and places that improve lives?
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