An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Business Development Coordinator to join our firm and be responsible for our marketing, business development and events work. The role will also involve some admin and IT work.

The ideal candidate will have between 3-5 years of marketing and admin experience in a professional services firm. Experience in a legal environment would be beneficial.

The candidate will be responsible for assisting our solicitors and support staff in a variety of tasks including:

• Marketing planning to support goals of the firms’ business objectives;
• Managing and posting on our social media channels;
• Maintaining and updating our website and review regularly in relation to new ideas and developments to maintain and improve our brand profile;
• Assisting in drafting and updating marketing materials, including web content and other collateral development, research, and management of all external events and promotional activities;
• Attend networking events to raise the firm profile and build new relationships with potential clients and referrers;
• Attending meetings with the partners to discuss the current and future marketing strategies;
• Creating, co-ordinating and evaluating advertising opportunities with departments and individuals;
• Work with promotional gift companies to brand various promotional products
• Assisting with IT issues in IT Manager’s absence including servers and general PC issues with staff;
• Overseeing and supervising the small admin, reception team and work experience students

In order to succeed in the role, the candidate must work well as part of a team as well as being able to use their own initiative.

The role will require the individual to possess excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as being able to multi-task and prioritise work, think proactively and be flexible.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and the opportunity to develop your own professional skills in a fast-paced yet friendly environment.

This is an immediate vacancy and at this stage applications are being requested by Friday 27th October 2023 with interviews to follow thereafter. Any entries after this date will not be considered.

Please apply via the LinkedIn portal or in writing to us with your CV addressed to Ray Lugg at vacancies@colmancoyle.com

Navigating the Journey: Insights into the Life of a Trainee Solicitor at Colman Coyle

In the world of law, the path to becoming a solicitor is a journey filled with challenges, growth, and invaluable experiences. We sit down with two trainee solicitors: Scarlett Anderson, and Charlie Anderson, to gain a better understanding of life as a trainee solicitor here at Colman Coyle.

Tell us about your journey to become a trainee at Colman Coyle

‘’My route to becoming a trainee is not the most conventional. I did not start Colman Coyle with a job but on work experience, I was fresh out of university and looking to try something new. I started assisting in the Commercial Property department as a paralegal and now three years later I am beginning the journey to qualify as a solicitor via the SQE apprenticeship route at the University of Law. I now work four days a week with one day studying.’’ – Scarlett Anderson

‘’I began my journey to become a trainee in Sheffield with a four-year undergraduate degree in Law (with Spanish Law). This presented me the opportunity to spend my third year in Valencia, studying Spanish Law in Spanish with the native students.

I completed the LPC in Sheffield at The University of Law and, following which I was offered a paralegal position by Colman Coyle. After six months, I was offered a position as a trainee.’’ – Charlie Anderson

What kind of work do you do as a trainee solicitor?

‘’Within the Commercial Property department, I am exposed to a wide range of Property work. I assist with various tasks ranging from plot sales for developments, drafting residential and commercial leases, lease assignments to Licence for Alterations.

I deal with various applications to the Land Registry for both commercial and residential property as well as probate matters.’’ – Scarlett Anderson

‘’I am currently sat in the Litigation department. This means that I advise clients who are in dispute with another party and, typically, are looking to take that dispute to Court. Day-to-day, I conduct legal research, draft advice to clients, hold calls with clients, draft instructions to counsel, put together proceedings and attend hearings in Court. The work is varied, and each case presents its own challenges.’’ – Charlie Anderson

What do you enjoy most about being a trainee solicitor?

‘’It may be cliche, but I love that every property transaction is different, and they are all unique in their own way. I learnt quite early on that no transaction is straightforward despite all having the same underlying structure. Colman Coyle has been great throughout my training no question is too silly to answer and it has a lovely family feel!’’ – Scarlett Anderson

‘’Most of all, I enjoy achieving a good result for the client. Particularly with Litigation, your work is subject to the scrutiny of both the Court and the solicitors of the party with whom you are in dispute. The pressure to get it right means that when you do, it is all the more rewarding.’’ – Charlie Anderson

What have you learned as a trainee at Colman Coyle? 

‘‘As a trainee, I’ve learnt to embrace not knowing everything. Take advantage of the books and online resources you have available to you (not every answer is on Google!). Be a sponge when it comes to your surrounding fee earners. Senior colleagues still come across problems they have not faced before, so listening to them and having the ability to keep learning alongside everyone is important.’’ – Scarlett Anderson

“The great thing about Colman Coyle is the level of responsibility I am given as a trainee. Where I do need assistance, it is encouraged that I seek it from those senior to me. This environment is conducive to learning a lot, very quickly. Ultimately, that is what being a trainee is all about.” – Charlie Anderson

Colman Coyle is excited to welcome Anjani Purohit as a Senior Associate to our Litigation department. 

Anjani has over 15 years’ experience advising on the full spectrum of property litigation matters including landlord and tenant disputes, rights of way, rights of light, trespass, adverse possession, restrictive covenants, property related professional negligence and much more.

She has acted for high net worth individuals, government departments, major retailers, supermarkets, investment funds/ portfolios and various other entities over the years.

Anjani qualified as a Solicitor in 2006 and is a member of the Property Litigation Association.  

Colman Coyle has considerable experience in Property Litigation, and if you would like to discuss a new matter, please contact our team on +44 (0)20 7354 3000 or enquiries@colmancoyle.com.

Colman Coyle is an established and highly regarded solicitors practice based close to the City of London in a thriving and cosmopolitan area of Upper Street, Islington.