The Opportunity

We are looking for an exceptional Paralegal who approaches construction contract work with the same discipline, urgency, and precision that drives GSI's field operations. This is not a document management role. It is a high-impact position for someone who takes ownership of legal risk, drives contract efficiency, and operates as a force multiplier for our corporate counsel and project delivery teams.

The ideal candidate is not content being adequate. They are obsessed with outcomes, thrive in complexity, and are already thinking two steps ahead.

This role offers a direct path to increased scope, leadership responsibility, and long-term advancement for candidates who consistently perform above the line.

What You Will Do

You will be embedded in the full lifecycle of GSI's construction contracting process—from pre-award review through dispute resolution. Core responsibilities include:

Contract Review, Analysis & Negotiation

• Review and analyze construction contracts—including subcontractor agreements, vendor and supplier terms, and client-facing documents—to surface legal risk, protect GSI's interests, and identify negotiation leverage.
• Partner directly with corporate counsel to negotiate and draft contract language covering scope of work, payment provisions, indemnification, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Develop and apply a structured risk-scoring framework to prioritize review resources across a high-volume contract portfolio.

Legal Research & Strategic Advisory

• Conduct targeted legal research on construction law, regulatory compliance, and emerging risk areas—delivering concise, actionable recommendations, not just summaries.
• Proactively flag contractual vulnerabilities before they become claims or disputes.
• Assist in preparing legal briefs, formal correspondence, and regulatory filings with a high standard of precision.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted legal interface for project managers, engineers, and operations leaders—translating complex contract terms into clear operational guidance.
• Participate in pre-construction kickoff meetings to ensure legal alignment from day one of project execution.
• Build collaborative relationships that increase legal's velocity and business-side confidence.

Process Ownership & Systems Discipline

• Own the contract database: architect and maintain a structured, accessible filing system that supports audit readiness and rapid retrieval.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements that increase throughput and reduce legal bottlenecks across the project delivery cycle.
• Produce regular reporting to corporate counsel on contract status, risk exposure, and open items.

What We Require

• Associate's degree or higher in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a closely related field.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating construction contracts—with measurable outcomes to show for it.
• Command of construction law fundamentals: contract structures, risk allocation, dispute mechanisms, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Advanced analytical skills—you identify issues others miss and propose solutions that are practical, not theoretical.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research platforms (Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent).
• Written and verbal communication that is precise, concise, and credible with both legal and non-legal audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities independently in a fast-moving environment.