Clara Opoku

Providing administrative support to projects across the service, including producing documentation, tracking actions, keeping records, collating information, setting up meetings, and creating agendas. Streamlining document production processes, resulting in improved efficiency and timely delivery of documents. Responding to over 20 resident calls and 50+ emails weekly, ensuring timely responses and accurate issue escalation.

Business Support Officer - Harrow Council

(2023-11)

• Providing administrative support to projects across the service, including producing documentation, tracking actions, keeping records, collating information, setting up meetings, and creating agendas.
• Streamlining document production processes, resulting in improved efficiency and timely delivery of documents.
• Responding to over 20 resident calls and 50+ emails weekly, ensuring timely responses and accurate issue escalation.
• Receiving, processing, and sending out important paperwork to internal and external clients while ensuring accuracy and compliance with data protection requirements.

Legal and Compliance Assistant - Revantage UK

(2024-07 - 2024-08)

• Conducted legal research using Lexis Nexis and Westlaw on case law, statutes, and regulations on issues related to Real Estate, Employment, Data Protection, and Compliance.
• Drafted and reviewed contracts using existing contract templates and incorporated feedback from senior lawyers.
• Completed day-to-day administrative tasks, including filing, scheduling meetings, photocopying, and file searches.
• Researched and created a presentation on the legal risks of cross-border transactions and presented this to senior lawyers and interns.

Introduction to Commercial Law Virtual Work Experience - Pinsent Masons

(2025-09 - 2025-11)

• Drafted a legal memo advising a foreign company on the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating as a private company or registering as an overseas company in the UK.
• Researched and reviewed the Companies Act to advise a foreign client on their decision to incorporate a new entity in the UK to carry out the subcontract work.

Business Development Assistant - United Colleges Group

(2023-09 - 2023-10)

• Reviewed and organised over 200 student files and paperwork in preparation for the company audit, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Displayed efficient use of Excel to maintain and update various databases related to student enrolment and program effectiveness, ensuring relevant and up-to-date information.

Environment and Community Services Intern - Richmond and Wandsworth Council

(2023-06 - 2023-07)

• Planned, organised, and executed a comprehensive survey project across 20+ estates in Wandsworth Council.
• Conducted comprehensive audits of over 100 waste disposal bins across the estates including a data analysis report for future sustainable initiatives.
• Documented minutes for high-level board meetings, summarizing key decisions and ensuring alignment across departments.
• Minute-taking for managers' meetings.

Trustee Member - African Cultural Association Charity

(2024-11)

• Assist in planning and executing cultural events and fundraisers annually, facilitating coordination and communications.
• Process and track donations, receipts, and expense reports to ensure transparency and compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide support to vulnerable, unskilled, unemployed, and lone parents and young people through skill development classes and social activities such as dressmaking, hair braiding, and employment sessions.

General Secretary - University of Bristol, African, Caribbean Society

(2022-09 - 2023-07)

• Anticipated and completed administrative tasks needed for events/activities such as booking student halls, completing risk assessments, and obtaining necessary permissions.
• Displayed effective written communication skills by writing and editing bi-weekly newsletters to over 180 committee members.
• Contacted media management organisations and drafted contracts for the hire of celebrity/influencer hosts for events.
• Assisted with various tasks across all aspects of the committee, including event preparation, social media engagement, and finance, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.

Open Day Attendee - Clifford Chance

(2022-09 - 2022-09)

• Engage in skills-based workshops or group exercises to gain a practical understanding of assessment centres and case studies.
• Networked with associates, trainees, and students to gain a broader understanding of the legal field and a career at the firm.
• Attended presentations and workshops discussing the firm's practice areas, culture, and values.

Open Day Attendee - Reed Smith

(2023-11 - 2023-11)

• Networked with associates, trainees, and students to gain a broader understanding of the legal field and a career at the firm.
• Spoke to trainees working in different seats and gained insight into the firm's key practice areas and how they operate.
• Attended a panel of senior associates and partners discussing the firm's vision, culture, and practice areas.

LLB - Law - University of Bristol (2020 - 2023)

A Levels - Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College (2018 - 2020)

GCSEs - Convent of Jesus and Mary Language College (2013 - 2018)