Our client, a leading national law firm, is looking for aClient Relations & Business Development Specialist to join their Vancouver team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a few years of law firm BD experience who is ready to take on more ownership and work directly with lawyers and senior BD leaders across the firm.Reporting to the Senior Manager, Client Relations & Business Development, you'll support the Vancouver office as well as assigned national practice and industry groups, with a focus on client development, business planning, pitches/RFPs, events and other BD initiatives.CompensationExpected salary range is $70,000 – $90,000 per annum, commensurate with experienceWhat You'll Be DoingPartner with lawyers and practice groups on business development plans and initiativesSupport and coordinate RFPs, pitches and new business opportunitiesPrepare directory and award submissionsSupport client-facing events, seminars, webinars and educational programmingAssist with sponsorships and industry association initiativesCoordinate practice group and client team meetings, including agendas, materials and follow-upSupport annual BD budgets and monitor expensesConduct market, client and industry research to support BD planningWork with Marketing Communications on digital and print collateralHelp evaluate BD initiatives and provide recommendations on where to focus time and resourcesCollaborate with the broader national BD, Events, Proposals and Marketing team'What We're Looking For3+ years of business development/marketing experience within a law firmBachelor's degree or diploma in Business,



Marketing or a related fieldStrong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing professional client-facing materialsComfortable working directly with lawyers, Partners and senior stakeholdersStrong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesCollaborative, adaptable and comfortable supporting different practice areas and industriesStrong technology skills and ability to learn new systems quicklyWhy Consider This OpportunityYou'll join an established national BD team while having meaningful exposure to the Vancouver office and its lawyers.The position offers a broad scope across business planning, client development, proposals, events and strategic BD initiatives, making it a strong next step for someone looking to continue growing their career within legal business development.At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with outstanding organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

📌 Client Relations & Business Development Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 David Aplin Recruiting
📍 Vancouver