Business Development Specialist

2 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Bennett Jones Full time
Job Title: Specialist, Directories and Awards

Bennett Jones, a leading business law firm in Canada, is seeking a highly skilled Specialist, Directories and Awards to join our team in Toronto.

About the Role:

The Specialist, Directories and Awards will work closely with our experience management team to develop and implement strategies for improving our firm's rankings and recognition in leading legal directories and awards. This role will involve creating and submitting high-quality content to these directories, as well as managing the process of disseminating new information to our experience management database.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement strategies for improving our firm's rankings and recognition in leading legal directories and awards.
  • Create and submit high-quality content to these directories, including writing, editing, and proofreading submissions.
  • Manage the process of disseminating new information to our experience management database, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
  • Work closely with lawyers, legal assistants, and other members of the business development team to improve processes and workflows related to directories, data collection, tracking, and reporting.
  • Act as project manager for significant legal directory submission processes, including development of workback schedules, allocation of selected practices among the department, and managing outreach and internal communications with the department and firm.
  • Provide support for relevant awards submissions, including project managing, writing, editing, and proofreading.
  • Maintain a calendar of relevant directories and awards and act as the initiator of these processes with relevant stakeholders.
  • Advise and collaborate with marketing colleagues for internal and external communications of rankings & awards.
  • Maintain metrics to evaluate the efficacy of our directory and awards engagements, and make thoughtful recommendations on where we allocate resources.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years' professional experience, preferably in legal or professional services in a similar role.
  • Post-secondary education in Business, Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, English, Law, or related field.
  • Passionate about consistently improving content management processes and the quality of firm content.
  • Experience with databases, or content management software is an asset.
  • Demonstrated project management and critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to build relationships and credibility with lawyers and different departments in the firm.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Excellent time management skills and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Experience documenting and communicating processes and workflows.
  • Solid judgment in making decisions and/or escalating issues to management.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Foundation and/or other experience database programs an asset.
What We Offer:

Bennett Jones offers a hybrid working arrangement and a competitive compensation package. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.



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