Business Development Coordinator

The Role

If you are passionate about building relationships, and enhancing brand profile, Clyde & Co is currently hiring for a Business Development Coordinator in Canada. You will have exposure to all facets of marketing and business development by supporting end to end execution of activities.

Supporting the Business Development Manager, Canada and the broader functional team, this role is responsible for the Canadian region across all aspects of client initiatives, strategic firm projects, pitches and RFPs, events and sponsorships, and more.

This is a non-exempt (overtime eligible) with hybrid work mode (2-3 days per week at the office).

Key Responsibilities

The Business Development Coordinator will assist with a broad range of duties, including but not limited to:

• Providing support for strategic business development initiatives
• Coordinate, organize and execute regional client and firm events, sponsorships and webinars, including but not limited to, developing invitations, coordinating creative assets, logistics and on-site set-up.
• Preparing ad-hoc templated financial reports, prospective client research and competitive intelligence
• Assisting the business development team in tracking and analyzing all client development activities
• Supporting the Business Development Manager in drafting and editing proposals and award submissions.
• Research industry events and sponsorships that could support lawyers in enhancing profile and increasing leads.
• Administering the InterAction database, including creating and maintaining targeted mailing lists
• Supporting the firm’s digital channels, including updating the firm's website, editing lawyer profiles and practice pages, and aiding in recording of videos and podcasts
• Coordinating sponsorship commitments and social media presence in the region
• Assisting lawyers in identifying and evaluating strategic opportunities to develop and promote their respective business lines and practice areas
• Supporting the North American Business Development Department on ad hoc projects
• Handling any other relevant task pertaining to evolving or emerging business news
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, commerce, business administration or the equivalent
• 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; bilingualism with French would be an asset
• Experience with events and a proven ability to plan, execute and support end-to-end logistics including being on-site for client events (E.g. holiday parties, seminars, conferences)
• Team player with strong willingness to support other members as required and contribute to the success of the overall team.
• Strong organization skills to manage priorities with competing deadlines.
• developing and maintaining excellent relations with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with contact and document management systems such as InterAction and FileSite/iManage a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work at all levels with confidence, a positive attitude, and build credibility quickly
• Comfortable with Excel to work with data and ensure trackers are updated.
• Willingness to be adaptable and flexible to support the team on ad-hoc requests as required.
  
  

Note: From time to time, this role may require working outside of the typical 9-5 to support on-site events.

Why Join Us?

Benefits

At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Generous Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off, holidays, plus an annual “wellbeing” day.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Robust Disability Coverage – Comprehensive short-term and enhanced long-term disability plans.
• Referral Rewards – Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
  
  

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 500 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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