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.