Lexocrates Legal Services Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a Business Development Consultant to support its expansion in the Canadian legal services market.

This is a paid, part-time, remote consulting engagement on an independent contractor basis. The role focuses on developing professional relationships with Canadian law firms, identifying business opportunities and building long-term client relationships.

The consultant will work directly with company leadership and coordinate with the India-based sales and operations team to introduce Lexocrates' legal support services to prospective clients.

The role will involve identifying potential clients, connecting with key decision-makers, arranging business meetings and supporting the development of commercial opportunities in Canada.

Responsibilities

- Identify and approach prospective clients, particularly small and mid-sized Canadian law firms.
- Build professional relationships with law firm partners, practice managers and legal operations professionals.
- Identify potential business opportunities in legal research, litigation support, contract review, document review and related legal services.
- Arrange introductory meetings and present Lexocrates service capabilities to prospective clients.
- Assist with business proposals, commercial discussions and paid pilot engagements.
- Explore potential partnerships with legal technology companies, Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs), legal staffing providers and eDiscovery businesses.




- Share insights about the Canadian legal services market, client requirements and industry developments.
- Maintain records of business opportunities and coordinate follow-up activities with the internal team.
- Work with company leadership and the sales and operations team to support business development activities.

Qualifications

- Professional experience in B2B business development, preferably in legal services, legal technology, professional services, eDiscovery or outsourcing.
- Understanding of law firm operations, client acquisition and consultative sales.
- Ability to identify and connect with decision-makers in the Canadian legal services market.
- Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
- Experience developing business opportunities and managing professional relationships.
- Ability to work independently and coordinate with an international team.
- Strong networking, negotiation and relationship management skills.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with law firms, legal technology providers or Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) is an advantage.

- Work Arrangement: Part-Time
- Contract Duration: Initial 6 months, with potential extension
- Reporting: Direct collaboration with company leadership

This is a paid independent consulting engagement, not a full time salaried employment position. The scope of work and commercial terms will be agreed upon before commencement.

📌 Business Development Consultant – Legal Services (Canada)
🏢 Lexocrates Legal Services
📍 Canada