Job Description

Our Toronto office is in the heart of the financial district. At Stikeman Elliott, we have a culture that values teamwork, service excellence and mentorship. Aside from working with an incredible team, we also have a fantastic benefits program, a learning and development grant and RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) matching. Voted one of the Best Employers in Canada for 15 years, Stikeman Elliott is always seeking to recruit the best and the brightest talent.

The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for supporting the business development strategies for our Toronto lawyers, with a focus on proposal writing. The Specialist will also promote the firm by positioning our lawyers for nominations in various directories, awards and rankings, and providing support for client presentations, initiatives, events and conferences.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proposals:
   • Drafts, assembles and proofreads strategic proposal documents that are compelling, engaging and client-centric.
   • Partners with and advises lawyers on effective messaging and strategies, focusing on client needs, differentiators and resulting value.
   • Works collaboratively with members of the business development team to develop winning proposal themes and business development content.
     
     
2. Awards and Directories:
   • Takes the lead on submissions to Chambers and other legal directories, awards and rankings.
   • Researches and writes content for nomination submissions.
   • Proactively coordinates content and approvals with the lawyers involved.
     
     
3. Other Responsibilities:
   • Conducts business intelligence and market/competitive research.
   • Supports lawyers in their individual business development plans.
   • Facilitates business development initiatives, including events, client presentations and substantive seminars.
   • Coordinates business development meetings with potential clients or referral sources.
   • Organizes conference sponsorships.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, ideally in a full-service business law firm.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Communications, Marketing, Business or Law is preferred.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the legal industry and market.
• Ability to manage multiple work requests simultaneously by effectively prioritizing and planning work.
• Sense of urgency and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent client service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, lead and learn.

Salary Range (Toronto Only):

$70,000 - $90,000 annually.

The position is for an existing vacancy.

Stikeman Elliott is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have special requirements, please advise Human Resources during the recruitment process.

Please Note: Our firm has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy which requires all firm members to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine. You will not be asked to disclose your vaccination status during the interview process. If you are offered employment, you will find a vaccination clause in your offer of employment providing that prior to commencing any employment with the Firm, you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide proof of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccination. The Firm will make reasonable accommodation efforts if you cannot be vaccinated due to medical, religious, or other grounds to the extent protected by applicable human rights legislation.