This is an exempt position with hybrid work mode (2-3 days per week at the office).

The Role

The Business Development Coordinator for Canada provides support towards a variety of strategic business development initiatives at the firm. Supporting the Business Development Manager, Canada and the broader functional team, this role is responsible for the Canadian region across all aspects of client initiatives, strategic firm projects, pitches and RFPs, events and sponsorships, and more.

Key Responsibilities

The Business Development Coordinator will assist with a broad range of duties, including:

• Providing support for strategic business development initiatives
• Leading all Canadian directory & award submissions (Chambers & Legal 500)
• Supporting the Business Development team in organizing and executing regional client and firm events and webinars, including coordinating elements of invitations, logistics and various communications
• Preparing ad-hoc templated financial reports, prospective client research and competitive intelligence
• Assisting the business development team in tracking and analyzing all client development activities
• Supporting the Business Development Manager in drafting and editing proposals
• Administering the InterAction database, including creating and maintaining targeted mailing list
• Supporting the firm's digital channels, including updating the firm's website, editing lawyer profiles and practice pages, and aiding in recording of videos and podcasts
• Coordinating sponsorship commitments and social media presence in the region
• Assisting lawyers in identifying and evaluating strategic opportunities to develop and promote their respective business lines and practice areas
• Supporting the North American Business Development Department on ad hoc projects
• Handling any other relevant task pertaining to evolving or emerging business news

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, commerce, business administration or the equivalent
• 2-3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a law firm environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; bilingualism with French would be an asset
• Strong organizational and writing skills with sharp attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate efficiently with internal teams
• Aptitude for developing and maintaining excellent relations with both internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with contact and document management systems such as InterAction and FileSite/iManage a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work at all levels with confidence, a positive attitude, and the ability to gain credibility quickly

The Firm

Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, helping organizations successfully navigate risk and maximize opportunity in the sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity. When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavors and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves.

Our Values

Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and our firm. We:

• Work as one We are a globally connected team of talented people who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
• Excel with clients We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of everything we do
• Celebrate difference We help each other to be at our best and believe our differences result in greater achievement
• Act boldly We seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth

Business Services Competencies

Clyde & Co is committed to providing extensive, personal and professional development opportunities for our people enabling them to be highly effective in their current role as well as assisting them to fulfil their career aspirations.

The competencies are used to inform all aspects of Business Services career development. They vary across levels and different business areas and fall under the following areas:

• Technical Excellence
• People and Team
• Client/Stakeholder Relationships
• Service Delivery and Commercial Awareness
• Personal Effectiveness

This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.