Bilingual Proposal Specialist

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Would you like to be a part of Canada’s leading and progressive Business Law firm?

Contributing to growth, bringing fresh perspectives and thinking outside the box are key to you – well, we have a role for you! And if increased involvement of procurement is draining your creativity – think of joining us!

The national Marketing and Business Development group at McMillan LLP is seeking a full-time Bilingual Proposal Specialist (French and English) to join the National Pursuit Management Team (PMT). The PMT works closely with all practice areas across Canada to help the firm win new business.

Reporting to the Director, Client Relations, the successful candidate will play a significant role in proactively helping win new business through the identification of unique selling value proposition. Working alongside firm lawyers from all five McMillan offices, the Bilingual Proposal Specialist boosts the enablement of all activities related to the development of sales driven, client centric and creative winning strategies. This also includes providing writing and editing support for information packages, pre-emptive proposals, client presentations and formal RFP responses.

The Bilingual Proposal Specialist is responsible for the production of all client facing collateral in accordance with McMillan’s brand guidelines and formatting styles, as well as leading trends and best practices. The successful candidate must be agile at managing multiple projects under quick turnaround time, which requires flexibility with scheduling, including evening and weekend work on occasions, to complete activities according to deadlines.

McMillan LLP is proud to be recognized as one of only two law firms selected for this year’s prestigious Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2024 list by MediaCorp Inc., as announced in the Globe and Mail. McMillan has been recognized for its inclusive HR practices, including comprehensive employee support programs for parents, a culture that values diversity and inclusion, and career development opportunities for women, with 71% of managers at McMillan being women. These initiatives are part of the firm’s broader strategy to ensure a supportive and engaging work environment, which has been instrumental in attracting and retaining top legal talent. By fostering a supportive workplace culture, McMillan serves clients with excellence and responsiveness, delivering the real-time solutions they need to stay ahead.

What You’ll Do

• Organize strategic kick-off meetings aimed at uncovering selling features, benefits and value
• Write and edit unique client centric service offering tailored to each opportunity
• Develop information packages, proposals, and client presentations
• Manage the end-to-end process including adhering to timelines, lining up holistic support, seeking peer reviews, producing final deliverables and following up on win/loss outcomes
• Make effective use of MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite to develop client facing materials from existing templates and tools, and partake in future enhancements
• Stay current on industry trends in connection with sales collateral, information packages, proposals, and presentations, including design and packaging trends
• Collaborate closely with PMT colleagues, and as required with other groups such as Client & Business Development, Marketing, Finance, Research and Human Resources
• Support the development of client facing materials for the standard content database
• Contribute to the collection of stats and insights by diligently tracking the status of projects
• Participate actively and enthusiastically in a collaborative team environment, striving for continuous improvement
  
  

What You Bring

• 5+ years of marketing, communication, business writing, sales and proposal experience
• Excellent written communication skills and ability to craft creative, client-centric and sales driven value proposition
• Exceptional interpersonal and influencing skills – able to interact successfully with all levels – senior executives, partners, managers and staff – with tact, diplomacy and professionalism
• Strong focus on client service excellence and ability to establish immediate credibility with firm lawyers
• High level of attention to details and skillful at editing and proofreading
• Proven ability to produce high quality work while facing competing priorities and strict deadlines in a dynamic, agile environment
• Efficient project management and organization skills to meet deadlines and keep client service teams focused on milestones
• Strong capabilities in MS Office suite (with emphasis on Word, PowerPoint and Excel), and a working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, as well as Client Relationship Management software, collaboration space and other types of applications
• Ability to function independently, with minimal supervision, in a cohesive team environment
• Available to work outside regular hours on short notice
  
  

McMillan Offers You

Growth

Mentorship and Support

Training as Software Evolves

Commensurate Compensation And Benefits Package

Fun Work Environment

McMillan = You

Inclusion and diversity are essential elements of our culture at McMillan which coincides with our core values of respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence.

At McMillan, we know we will achieve the most success by attracting and retaining the best talent, and by representing and supporting communities from which we draw our members, the communities in which we live and work and the communities to which we provide legal services.

We are a law firm that prides itself in sustained quality and excellence in service while fostering a positive and collegial work environment which nurtures mentoring inspires enthusiasm and professional excellence. We commit to putting our best efforts forward in achieving our goals, and the goals of our clients. You can help us in that journey!

Need another reason to consider McMillan? Let’s work together to help you achieve your professional goals and career development.

Let’s get started

If this position is for you, and you reside in or around the Montreal area, we look forward to hearing from you. Please provide a combined cover letter and resume and click now on the Apply Now button.

McMillan is committed to providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email us or contact us at 1.888.622.4624 to submit your accommodation request.

McMillan LLP is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of individuals at all levels of the firm. This enables us to provide innovative client service, contribute fully to our communities and advance our firm’s values.