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NRFC is seeking a lawyer in Toronto who is interested in business
development, practice management and new opportunities to provide both
strategic and hands-on support to the Chair. This is an excellent
opportunity to join a world-class group of professionals at an
established Canadian law firm with a significant international legal
practice. It is also an opportunity to be part of a collaborative,
collegial and innovative team, which has a significant focus on
training, mentorship and development.
The role will include the following responsibilities:
Matter management and coordination, including identifying legal
and business issues, in order to:
Prioritize tasks and assist with staffing and work allocation
functions; and
Identify and respond to business opportunities, including
client-facing ones;
Analyze and provide strategic advice regarding potential business
development opportunities and prepare material for consideration by
the Chair and others;
Identify and advance business development, profile-raising and
marketing opportunities in Canada and globally;
Coordinate lawyers and others within NRF nationally and globally
regarding potential and actual mandates and
marketing/profile-raising opportunities;
Arrange, prepare for and attend business development and client
meetings, as required;
Advance client matters, as required;
Report on business development, client and firm matters;
Assist with all aspects of managing client relationships,
including managing correspondence, initial preparation of engagement
letters, addressing conflict issues, assisting with client and
internal communications, and assistance with billing; and
Liaise with internal and external teams and act as point of
contact on special projects, as required.
The ideal candidate will possess an LL.B or JD degree and will also have:
2-6 years experience in a corporate/transactional law practice
(file/project management skills will be viewed as an asset);
Excellent communication, organization and
client-service/interpersonal skills;
Ability to take initiative and work independently;
Excellent judgment; and
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a
high-pressure environment.
Requirements:
Ability to work remotely, but must be able to attend meetings in
person as required; and
Flexibility in work hours.
To apply, please register your resume online at www.nortonrosefulbright.com/ca/en/careers.
We thank all candidates for their application, but will be contacting
only those whom we select to invite for an interview.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright is a leading international legal practice. With
more than 4000 lawyers operating in over 50 offices, we offer a full
business law service to many of the world's pre-eminent financial
institutions and corporations from offices in Europe, Asia, Australia,
Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Central Asia and
the United States.
Diversity is an important firm value. We are committed to providing
equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which
is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job
applicants, employees and partners will receive equal treatment
regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital
status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP has an accommodation process in
place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If
you are unable to apply for a position online or require any further
accommodations during our recruitment process, please contact TORHR_RH@nortonrosefulbright.com.
