Senior Specialist, Proposals

Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms with offices across Canada and New York, serving clients since 1922. We are currently recruiting for the following role in our Toronto office: Senior Specialist, Proposals & Pursuits.Essential Functions:Manage credentials and proposal requests from start to submission, including: reviewing and interpreting client RFP requirements, requesting/conducting initial research, coordinating with lawyers and CBD Team members for strategic analysis and go/no go decision, drafting and customizing proposal materials, and coordinating schedules and deadlinesAbility to write and edit strategic proposal contentCollaborate with lawyers and SMEs to draft persuasive, compelling value propositionsCreate and enhance visually compelling pitches and proposals by applying advanced formatting and design techniquesChampion proposal best practices to ensure consistency and maintain quality of deliverablesAct as point person for complex RFPs, and coordinate the contributions of team members including lawyers and CBD Team members, as well as finance, pricing, knowledge management, competitive intelligence and IT professionals, where appropriateReview and edit proposal materials to ensure accuracy, compliance with RFP requirements and responsiveness to client needs/expectationsTrack pitch and proposal activity in the firm’s Asana project tracking database and follow-up with lawyers to track success and coordinate client debriefs, as appropriateCoordinate and collaborate with other areas of the CBD team to ensure alignment with firm strategy and that relevant information is being captured and updated based on proposal development materials, including practice descriptions, experience descriptions, website content and lawyer biosSupport the Proposal Manager and Senior Manager in developing and executing proposal strategies and initiatives, incorporating service enhancements to improve efficiency, quality, and competitiveness in the proposal development processQualifications:Passionate about creating and consistently improving compelling B2B proposal and sales materialPost-secondary education in Business, Public Relations, Communications or related field. LL.B./J.D. an asset5+ years’ experience in business writing, with a strong understanding of effective proposal and business development strategies, preferably in the legal or other professional services industryExceptional writing, editing and proofreading skillsDemonstrated critical thinking skills to write strategically with a grasp of legal subject matter and client expectationsStrong oral communications skills and ability to build credibility with lawyers and work with other internal stakeholdersAbility to manage competing priorities and effectively deliver quality work under tight deadlinesStrong attention to detail and a quick learnerProficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word and PowerPoint. Proficiency with graphic design software such as InDesign and working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite would be an assetProficiency in written and verbal French is considered an assetExperience with content management software (Foundation) and project management tools (Asana) would be an assetApply To:All offers of employment are conditional upon the satisfactory verification of a Canadian criminal record check. Determination of the factors that constitute satisfactory verification is within the sole discretion of Bennett Jones.This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.Bennett Jones is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act, 2005. If you require accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr