Specialist, Business Development

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We are seeking a Specialist, Business Development to join our team in the Toronto Office!

In this role you will drive business development for our Disputes Law Group, acting as a trusted advisor to partners and lawyers, shaping how the group's wins are told in the market, and turning strategy into execution. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, Disputes Group, you'll work with the national Markets team on events, client outreach programs, thought leadership, market insights, and stakeholder engagement in support of both practice-specific and firm-wide growth objectives.

If you're energized by seeing your ideas being implemented on a national stage, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Advisory

• Act as a key resource for the development and execution of BD strategies and programs within the Disputes Group, including the planning, reporting, and execution of annual business plans.
• Participate actively in BD planning meetings, sharing insights and driving implementation of initiatives and projects.
• Assist in the development and execution of group programming and initiatives that enhance the Disputes group's internal and external profile, including thought leadership, events, and client outreach programs.
• Support onboarding of lateral hires within the Disputes group, including developing announcements and social media content.

Directories, Awards and Content

• Lead and support submissions to legal directories and awards within the Disputes Group (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500 and Benchmark Litigation).
• Draft and archive representative work (deals and cases) critical to positioning the firm effectively at national and regional levels; manage and maintain the Disputes group's matter collection.
• Draft content for the firm's website related to representative work and for internal practice group communications, coordinating French translations with the Translations team as needed.
• Collaborate with specialty group leaders on the development and distribution of the bi-annual Disputes Good News newsletter, ensuring timely content and market news are highlighted.
• Assist in the preparation of client-focused materials, including capability statements, targeted proposals, and RFP responses, in collaboration with the Markets team.
• Prepare briefing materials for lawyers ahead of directory and media interviews.

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare reports and dashboards tracking BD KPIs and the results of marketing and BD initiatives.
• Support the preparation and coordination of quarterly reports for the Practice Group Chair, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting, including support for Finance-related reports and insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance reporting tools and internal dashboards.

Coordination & Operations

• Coordinate the logistics of practice group meetings and BD initiatives, including scheduling, materials, and follow-up with internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or recognized technical college diploma (marketing or business an asset).
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in business development, marketing, or a related role; experience within a professional services firm is a must; law firm experience is an asset.
• Excellent writing skills and business acumen, with advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with InterAction and Iridium BI is helpful.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• A proactive, positive self-starter who works effectively both independently and as part of a team and who builds strong relationships with stakeholders at every level.

What we offer:

We believe in the importance of a Total Compensation package, ensuring our mix of salary, benefits, and perks are competitive within the market as well as a work-life balance. We offer:

• A comprehensive Benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision Care, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days;
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace;
• Flexible working options;
• Maternity Leave Top-up;
• A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan;
• An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options;
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family;
• A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being;
• Professional Development opportunities;
• Employee appreciation events;
• Charitable giving programs.

Compensation:

We offer a market-leading total rewards package with the expected range of the annual salary to be between $69,845 - 87,306.

The final salary is influenced by the location of the incumbent and may fluctuate based on the qualifications, skills, and market considerations, ensuring alignment with internal and external pay equity standards.

Who we are:

Miller Thomson LLP is one of Canada’s fastest-growing national business law firms, with ten offices across the country. Our consistent ability to provide practical, creative and cost-effective advice, combined with an unyielding service commitment to our clients and a strong dedication to our lawyers, staff and the communities in which we practice, gives us a unique position in the Canadian legal industry.

Miller Thomson LLP is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.

This is an existing vacancy, replacing a previously filled position.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to queries individually, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies, please.

Miller Thomson will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent department of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.