Business Development Coordinator

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and business professionals have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to begin a career or carve out a new path.

Reporting to the Director, Client & Business Development the Business Development Coordinator will assist with the formulation and implementation of firm-wide business development initiatives.

**Major Responsibilities**
- Assist with the implementation of strategic business development and marketing plans for assigned practice groups
- Maintain practice group deal lists, manage league table submissions, and assist in the drafting of matter descriptions for internal and external use
- Conduct competitive intelligence research in connection with potential clients or markets, market developments and competitor activities
- Prepare market activity reports using various external tools such as Capital IQ, Mergermarket, Bloomberg and FP Infomart
- Assist in identifying and evaluating new business opportunities and targets, facilitating cross-selling initiatives and participating on client-specific teams
- Assist in the planning and execution of client seminars, major client events and other educational initiatives, including assisting with production of handouts and collateral materials, managing guest lists in CRM, and coordinating with follow up activities
- Participate in and prepare materials for practice group partner meetings
- Work with the Pursuits team in responses to RFPs, credentials and other documentation requests from practice group lawyers and clients as needed
- Lead and support the development of submissions to approved ranking services and directories (e.g. Chambers and Partners)
- Work with the Marketing team to update web content and client facing materials
- Perform other duties as required to assist the Client Development department

**Position Requirements**
- Education and Experience_

This position requires a university degree or college diploma, preferably in Business with a minimum of one or two years of relevant experience in the financial sector. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable.
- Knowledge and Skills_
- Must be a self-starter and be highly motivated to handle a fast-paced environment
- A team player who also works well independently
- Extremely well organized with superb attention to detail, disciplined execution and follow-through skills
- Excellent time management skills are essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook
- Knowledge of Capital IQ, Mergermarket, Bloomberg and FP Infomart would be an asset

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work partially in the office.

**Accessibility and Accommodation**

**Background and Reference Checks**

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.