Coordinator, Strategy, Growth

Company Description

TripleOKLaw LLP combines top-tier legal expertise with a personalized touch, helping clients navigate the complexities of the evolving legal world. Supported by accomplished partners, talented associates, and dedicated trainee advocates, our team provides the highest level of service. As members of the Meritas Law Firms Worldwide network, we offer global legal solutions across 92 countries, including 10 in Africa. Our practice areas include Climate Change & Sustainability, Corporate & Commercial Practice, Debt Recovery, Dispute Resolution, Energy & Natural Resources, Telecommunications, Media & Technology, and Real Estate, Banking & Finance. We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth to ensure relevant and effective legal guidance for your business.

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is a fixed term contract for 6 months.

The Coordinator will play an active role in supporting the firm's business development and growth initiatives, with a particular focus on pitching and tendering. They will work closely with the Senior Coordinator and wider SGC team to deliver high-quality pitches, proposals, and submissions, while also assisting with events, marketing, directories, and international strategy. This role provides an opportunity for a junior professional to gain hands-on experience in business development within a busy professional services environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Pitching & Tendering

• Manage the end-to-end process for pitches and tenders, including tracking opportunities, internal timelines, making submissions and managing deadlines.

• Monitor tender portals, identify relevant opportunities, and share them with the SGC team and lawyers.

• Coordinate and attend pre-bid meetings, tender opening meetings, and other bid-related sessions.

• Develop pitch documents.

• Take ownership of formatting, editing, and proofreading proposals to ensure they are accurate, professional, on-brand, and fully compliant with proposal requirements.

• Maintain the firm's pitch and credential database, ensuring all content is up to date.

• Track pitch outcomes, panel appointments, and client feedback to support continuous improvement.

Business Development & Marketing Support

• Assist in preparing client research, competitor analysis, and market intelligence for pitches and BD initiatives.

• Update lawyer bios, profiles, and marketing collateral.

• Support the implementation of BD campaigns and initiatives across practice areas.

Directories & Awards

• Assist in coordinating inputs and information for legal directories and award submissions.

• Maintain records of submission and award deadlines and follow up with practice groups for timely delivery.

• Support the updating of firm and lawyer profiles on directory websites.

Events & Sponsorship

• Provide logistical and administrative support for firm events, sponsorships, and conferences.

• Assist in the preparation of placemats, brochures, and briefing materials.

International Strategy

• Research international firms and networks as required.

• Support the Senior Coordinator with Meritas recertification and profile updates.

• Attend international strategy meetings and prepare meeting notes.

General Support

• Draft, edit, and format documents, presentations, and reports.

• Undertake day-to-day administrative tasks in support of the SGC team.

• Perform ad hoc tasks as directed to support the team's objectives.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3-5 years' experience in a professional services organisation (law, consulting, accounting, or similar), ideally with exposure to pitching, tendering, or business development.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel); familiarity with project management tools (Asana, Microsoft Planner, etc.) is an advantage.

• Strong writing, editing, and presentation skills with high attention to detail.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously and calmly.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.

• A proactive, solutions-oriented attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasks.

• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion.