Coordinator, Office of General Counsel (6 Month FTC) in London

At BCLP, we’ve built our firm on the foundations of thinking differently. Curious, inquisitive and unbound by tradition, we’re building change within our sector and beyond. It starts with our people, which is why we are looking for a Coordinator, Office of General Counsel to join our team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and can be trusted to handle sensitive matters with discretion and diplomacy.

This role is offered on a full‑time basis; however, part‑time applications (minimum 4 days per week) will be considered.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative, global team and gain exposure to a broad range of legal and compliance activities. The role offers scope to develop both technical and professional skills in a supportive environment.

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) plays a central role in advising the firm on legal and regulatory risk across our global business. Working closely with the Board, Leadership Team and key business stakeholders, the OGC ensures alignment with business objectives while maintaining robust governance and compliance frameworks. The team spans the UK and US and operates across four core areas:

• Business Acceptance
• Professional Indemnity (claims & complaints)
• Responsible Business

This role supports the global OGC function and contributes to a collaborative, open and knowledge‑sharing environment.

As a key member of the OGC team, you will support the coordination and delivery of core operational and administrative activities. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and colleagues across the firm to ensure smooth team operations and high‑quality service delivery.

• General Coordination & Administration
  • Manage diaries, meetings, travel and expenses for senior team members
  • Coordinate team schedules, inbox rota and absence tracking
  • Organise internal communications, reports and newsletters
  • Support event planning and liaise with external suppliers
• Training & Compliance Support
  • Coordinate annual compliance training programmes and reporting
  • Manage induction training logistics and attendance tracking
  • Maintain training records, schedules and spend tracking
  • Support presentation preparation
• Operational Support
  • Maintain and update policies, guidance and internal resources
  • Coordinate file transfers and maintain trackers
  • Monitor key dates (e.g. renewals, registrations)
  • Provide ad‑hoc support across the OGC and Responsible Business teams

Experience & Technical Skills

• Educated to A-level (or equivalent), including NVQ or BTEC Level 3+
• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a professional services environment
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Interest in developing technical skills, including exposure to AI tools (e.g. Copilot, Legora)

Core Skills & Behaviours

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage at all levels
• Proactive and solutions‑focused, with the ability to anticipate issues
• Able to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure
• Adaptable, with a positive attitude to change and learning new skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy when handling sensitive information
• Strong relationship‑building skills across teams

Occasional UK travel may be required. Full training on internal systems will be provided.

At Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner we understand the value of a diverse workforce and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our diverse client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio‑economic status, political belief, disability or any other protected characteristic.