Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is seeking an Innovation Coordinator/Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing operational, administrative, and analytical support to the Innovation Department, ensuring smooth execution of innovation initiatives through financial management and coordination of training and pilot activities.
Responsibilities
- Process invoices and vendor check requests in accordance with firm policies and timelines
- Track departmental budgets, monitor spend against forecasts, and maintain accurate financial records
- Assist with vendor management activities, including documentation, renewals, and basic coordination
- Schedule and coordinate innovation-related training sessions, workshops, and adoption events, including logistics, calendars, and participant communications
- Support internal and external presenters by coordinating materials, invitations, and follow-up communications
- Assist with the coordination of innovation pilots, including managing participant membership, scheduling sessions, and tracking milestones
- Serve as a point of contact for pilot participants to support organization, communications, and logistics
- Review and summarize application usage and adoption data from various tools and platforms
- Prepare clear, concise summaries and basic reports for Innovation leadership and team members to support evaluation and decision-making
- Maintain organized records of pilot outcomes, adoption metrics, and related documentation
- Provide day-to-day administrative and coordination support to Innovation managers as needed
- Help maintain internal documentation (including intranet content), trackers, and shared resources for the Innovation team
- Provide assistance with license requests, account information, and related activities
- Support special projects and initiatives assigned by the Senior Director of Innovation
Skills
- A Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Familiarity with budgeting, invoice processing, or financial tracking
- High attention to detail, particularly in financial tracking and data review
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint Lists, and Planner, to manage information, track tasks, and support team collaboration
- Familiarity with navigating data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to support reporting, analysis, and decision-making efforts
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Paid time off
- Discretionary merit bonuses
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans
- Tailored learning opportunities
Company Overview
- A pioneering global law practice, we provide high quality legal advice and innovation worldwide. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in London, England , GB, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.eversheds-sutherland.com.