Business Development Specialist
| Job type | Business Development |
|---|---|
| Job Source | LMA International |
| Posted | 05/06/2008 |
| Employment type | Permanent Full-time |
| Experience Level | 2 - 3 years |
| Salary Range | Not Specified |
| Location | Downtown Toronto |
| City | Toronto |
| State | Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Job Boards | Search LMA Job Bank |
Major Responsibilities & Duties:
· Conducting and/or coordinating market and industry research as needed for customized proposals/presentations
· Assisting with opportunity analysis including performing conflict searches and seeking appropriate approvals
· Creating PowerPoint based pitch materials for in-person meetings
· Assembling boilerplate and technical information from various sources
· Ensuring timely delivery of final documents to client
· Maintaining proposal archive for ongoing reference
· Coordinating updates to boilerplate and technical documents including database of authorized representative work and legal professional biographies
· Maintaining confidentiality of Firm, employee and client information.
Specific requirements
- Applicants must have a bachelor's degree, with a minimum of 3 years of marketing experience within a large, professional services environment. Previous experience as a member of a larger proposal response team will be considered an asset.
- general knowledge of how a law firm operates with an overall understanding of each practice group
- proficiency with computers and all MS Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
- superior written and verbal communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
- communicate effectively with lawyers, professional level staff and peers
- polished, professional writing style
- analytical skills and attention to detail
- project management skills with ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
- act with a high degree of integrity and maintain confidentiality
- flexibility with work hours is required (including ability to work overtime)
Contact Details
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path. The successful candidate will possess strong inter-personal and communications skills and will be an excellent team player.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler, however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon a background check.
To apply for this position, please quote the job title (Business Development Specialist) and forward your resume and cover letter by the closing date to:
Human Resources
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
P.O. Box 50 1 First Canadian Place
Toronto, Ontario M5X 1B8
Fax: 416-862-6666
e-mail: humanresources@osler.com
Closing Date: May 20, 2008