Business Development Coordinator

Reporting to the Manager, Business Development, this role is responsible for supporting the members and activities of the firm-wide Business Development (BD) Team. The Business Development Coordinator will be supporting and managing projects related to the firm-wide practice and industry groups.

At Fasken, success means:

• Having a strong client service approach – you’re ready, willing, and able to put our clients first and exceed their expectations
• Caring about one another – you possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build harmonious working relationships within your immediate team, across other departments in the firm, and the community
• Working collaboratively – you’re a self starter who values working in a collaborative team based environment
• Possessing exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
• Approaching your work with agility and the willingness to learn and utilise new technology
• Being adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment while being organized and maintaining accuracy with a high attention to detail
• Treating sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy at all times

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting in production of pitches, proposals and requested marketing materials.
• Conducting research of prospective targets, industries, markets, competition and conflicts via firm-wide resources, online databases, and librarian searches.
• Coordinating, planning and implementing of internal and external client seminars, events and programs, including invitation design, guest lists, event logistics, ads and materials, on-site supervision and follow-up.
• Tracking cases and client relationships, including use of the firm's experience and contact management databases.
• Assisting with special projects related to the overall improvement of BD operations & Management including creating custom templates for the collection, tracking and utilization of internal BD activities and knowledge.
• Analyse business and/or trade organizations and associations to assess relevance of membership and business development. Coordination of Industry Practice Group (IPG) membership/renewals in various trade and related organizations.
• Maintaining and updating departmental reports and project tracking systems using CRM system, Excel and Word.
• Assisting with the maintenance of lawyer lists and various onboarding materials.
• Coordinating the updating/tagging of practice and industry group narrative descriptions, achievements, and client work on the Fasken website.
• Assisting in the completion of Practice and Industry Group ranking submissions, as needed, and assist in the coordination/setup of all rankings related research or interview requests.
• Assisting with special projects from thought leadership development to seminar series coordination, as needed.
• Coordinating virtual meetings and video conference meetings for various internal stakeholders within the BD and Industry & Practice Group (IPG) structure.
• Assume additional responsibilities as requested.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in a partnership structure and /or matrix environment is an asset.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and respond to changing priorities. in Business or Marketing
• Ability to find solutions and work independently where required.
• Analytical, organizational and research skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office 2010 applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams.
• Ability to focus on detail and accuracy as well as highly developed customer service acumen.
• Confidence and a high degree of comfort in dealing with all levels within the Firm with diplomacy.
• Team player with energy and positive attitude.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace is comprised of individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics, and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome. Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.

Compensation

The typical salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.

Your Application

We appreciate hearing from all qualified candidates, however, only those applicants whose background and experience match our requirements will be contacted.

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