Law Firm Business Development & Marketing Specialist

About the Company

Our client is a leading national law firm with a culture built on vigilance, curiosity, collaboration, mutual respect, and dedication. They are known for standout talent, an exceptional client experience, and a commitment to innovation, diversity and inclusion, community involvement, and talent development.

About the Role

The Specialist, Business Development & Marketing supports the business development needs of the Vancouver office and its sector focuses, helping drive regional revenue growth in line with the firm’s national strategy. Reporting to the Director, Regional Business Development, you will be a hands-on partner to lawyers and practice groups, running initiatives from concept to completion. Law firm experience is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the Vancouver business development plan, coordinating initiatives, tracking progress, and aligning with national priorities
• Provide targeted business development and profile-raising support to practice groups, including coordinating materials and submissions
• Prepare submissions for legal directories, rankings guides, and awards, and track nominations and strategic award opportunities
• Support a national practice group with ranking submissions, business planning, thought leadership, membership and conference tracking, and website and promotional content
• Help execute a major professional sports partnership, including asset deliverables, hospitality, promotional initiatives, co-branded merchandise, ticketing, partner reporting, and related events
• Lead and support sponsorship strategy by evaluating incoming opportunities, researching, making approval recommendations, and coordinating internal workflows
• Coordinate suite and hospitality assets, including ticket allocation, event communications, and catering
• Plan and support client-facing and internal events, and manage industry event opportunities and bookings
• Draft and coordinate BD communications, including monthly bulletins, reports, and internal announcements
• Coordinate Vancouver Marketing and Business Development Committee meetings: agendas, materials, minutes, and action-item follow-up
• Administer and track BD budgets and expenses, including expense request forms, reconciliations, and approvals
• Support firmwide and regional programs, including women’s leadership and alumni initiatives
• Manage lawyer website bios and headshots, including onboarding new associates
• Develop and refine BD processes, trackers, and workback schedules to improve team efficiency

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive business development or marketing experience within a law firm
• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with legal directory, ranking, and awards submissions
• Strong understanding of the legal and business environments
• Experience implementing programs from concept to successful completion
• Strong project and time management skills, with the ability to juggle concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the executive presence to work with senior leaders and partners
• Strategic and analytical thinking, plus knowledge of financial reporting concepts and quantitative analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems
• Experience working in a matrix management environment
• Availability to work overtime when needed

Pay range and compensation package

Up to $113,000 CAD, depending on experience, location, and other factors.

Why Join

• Join a respected national firm with a collaborative, people-first culture
• Work on high-profile sponsorship and partnership activations
• Gain exposure to senior leadership and a broad range of practice areas
• Grow in a firm committed to innovation and talent development

How to Apply

Please apply directly through LinkedIn