On behalf of our client, a widely respected law firm with offices in Vancouver, we seek an experienced Business Development Specialist. In this role, you will work within the firm's marketing and business development infrastructure, working closely with practice and industry groups to support the acquisition of new clients and the expansion of existing client relationships by supporting short-term and long-term strategies and inspiring lawyers to focus on BD initiatives.

Responsibilities:

- Contributing to the development of work and project plans
- Preparing draft submissions for review and approval by the manager/director and accountable partners
- Working in partnership with the Events team to ensure the successful preparation and delivery of events
- Assisting with the development and execution of educational programming
- Assisting in planning, monitoring and executing sponsorships and industry association events
- Drafting client-pitch and proposal materials for assigned groups; supporting the development of more complex RFPs in partnership with senior leaders
- Assisting with creating and monitoring expense reports and budget
- Collaborating with leadership to prepare materials for meetings; taking the lead in initiating and facilitating the delivery of business planning for assigned practice groups
- Working with the team to develop and deliver updates or new digital and printed collateral
- Sourcing and providing summary analyses from in-house and external sources to support planning and initiatives

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business/marketing or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of BD/marketing experience in a law firm or other professional services firm
- Understands the economic model and operational flow of work in the Firm,



and considers implications for the Firm’s business
- Courteous, responsive, and able to work under tight deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Coaches others on work deliverables and mentors junior teammates
- Strong interpersonal skills; tactful and confident
- Ability to share and embrace current ideas and consider creative solutions to challenges
- Demonstrates collaboration through actively learning from peers
- Identifies and raises concerns when changes or events could impact assigned groups
- Proficient with technology, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies as required

Compensation:

Our client offers a progressive work environment where individual contributions are rewarded, along with a robust compensation package that includes health and dental coverage, retirement plan, and disability coverage. In addition, the anticipated base salary for this role is in the range of $75,000 to $90,000 depending on individual experience and qualifications.

For more information or to be considered for this opportunity, please apply today or contact your Hunter West consultant.

Hunter West Legal Recruitment is committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce. We aim to ensure every application is reviewed respectfully, and that every applicant is treated with respect and fairness. We welcome applications from all candidates, and we appreciate all interest, though we kindly note that we may only able to respond to those who are selected for interview. Please also note that all applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, and that offers of employment may be subject to background checks.

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📌 Business Development Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 Hunter West
📍 Vancouver