OverviewJoin Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries. As part of the Global Operations Team – all business professionals at the firm – you’ll collaborate with colleagues from varied backgrounds and experiences, fostering cross-functional learning, networking, and collaboration.

We’re not just supporting a law firm; we’re partnering with attorneys and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions. Our commitment to integrity, ingenuity, agility, and ambition drives us, and we’re proud to have been recognised as the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer.

This is your opportunity to grow professionally in a dynamic, global environment, surrounded by forward-thinking peers. As a Talent and Operations Coordinator, you will be at the heart of our operations, providing essential administrative and executive support to our senior Global Operations (GO) Team leaders. This hybrid role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses strong organisational, communication, and up-to-date technical skills.

What You Will DoLegal Recruitment Support

Assist the Director of Recruitment (Europe and Asia) and Lateral Recruitment Manager with all aspects of legal recruitment.

Coordinate associate and partner interviews and briefing calls, maintain candidate files, and collate feedback.

Maintain and update recruitment databases (e.g., LawCruit and Workday), ensuring accurate and GDPR-compliant data entry and purging.

Act as a key contact for legal search firms and candidates regarding interview arrangements.

Prepare and track legal search firm fee agreements, monitor expiry dates, and flag renewals as needed.

Support the Recruitment Team in maintaining data integrity across all recruitment systems.

Process recruitment-related expenses and invoices.

Executive and Operational Support

Provide high-level administrative support to GO Team Managing Directors and Directors, including complex calendar management and travel coordination.

Organise and manage all aspects of meeting logistics: booking rooms, registering guests, arranging equipment, and catering.

Handle all communication channels (calls, emails, and post), ensuring timely and professional responses.

Prepare and process expense reports and payment requests with accuracy and efficiency.

Prepare, edit, and manage high-quality documents and presentation materials - particularly in Excel and PowerPoint for partner meetings and firmwide presentations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with organisational standards.

Who You Are

Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Actively pursues opportunities for self-development and collaboration.

Understands Firm structure and available resources.

Looks for ways to improve processes and procedures.

Strong understanding of GDPR and data integrity.

Collaborative team player with a Firm-first mindset.

Client-focused with a commitment to excellence.

Adaptable, resourceful, and able to work independently.

Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Goodwin is a disability-inclusive employer. Please contact us if you require any disability-related adjustments during the interview process, or would like to have a confidential conversation with a member of the recruitment team. If there are any disability-related reasons which have impacted your profile, we may also be able to make adjustments for these. Please see our Disability-Related Screening Adjustments page if this applies to you. (Disability refers to sensory and physical conditions, long-term health conditions, neurodivergence and mental health conditions).

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

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