Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.
Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management 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 Pursuits Specialist is a member of the Client Development group, and reports to the Manager, Pursuits. As a Pursuits Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring efficient and timely delivery of proposal materials, and the development of professional quality presentations for business development calls and client visits.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
Major Responsibilities Lead the coordination, drafting, and delivery of proposals and pitch materials in both French and English
Work closely with Partners and Business Development leads to understand client needs and objectives
Provide strategic recommendations on how best to position Osler’s team, experience, and key differentiators
Collaborate with the Pricing team to align messaging around pricing strategies and value‑added services
Develop high‑quality proposals and presentations using Word and PowerPoint
Build and maintain strong working relationships with Partners and colleagues across Client Development and Marketing
Support regular reporting on RFPs and pitches, including tracking outcomes
Follow up with legal teams to capture bid results (wins and losses) and related insights
Monitor procurement portals and ensure RFP addenda are distributed promptly to relevant teams
Provide support with CRM database updates and maintenance
Work with the Marketing team to ensure all materials align with Osler’s brand standards




Position Requirements Education and Experience The position requires a university degree, college diploma, or relevant work experience, with two to five years of experience in the legal or qualified services industry. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be acceptable.
Knowledge and Skills Fluency in French and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong time‑management skills
Experience with document design and assembling polished, professional materials
A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong, trusted working relationships
A proactive, thoughtful approach - someone who listens carefully, contributes ideas, and can influence effectively
Comfort juggling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
Clear, confident written and verbal communication, paired with strong interpersonal skills
Flexibility to adjust working hours when needed
A team player who is equally comfortable working independently
We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.
Compensation The range of expected compensation for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including job‑related knowledge, education, skills and experience.
Accessibility and Accommodation Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.
Background and Reference Checks Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

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📌 Bilingual Pursuits Specialist (English/French) (Ontario)
🏢 Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt
📍 Ontario