ABOUT DENTONS

Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2025).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canada's Global Law Firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the development of practice and sector project plans and deliver on owned accountabilities for assigned practice and sector groups
Prepare agendas and all required materials for practice and sector group meetings
Facilitate the delivery of business planning for assigned groups; support in the execution of business development plan action items and key initiatives, including researching ideas and drafting materials; track, follow up and present on group and lawyer initiatives to keep priorities moving forward
Participate in conversations around directory submissions, prepare draft directory submissions for review and approval by accountable partners, project manage to ensure streamlined and efficient delivery
Prepare client reports by gathering and compiling error-free information to help drive cross-selling conversations
Work in partnership with the Events team to ensure the successful preparation and delivery of events
Draft information packages and other client-pitch and proposal materials for assigned groups; supporting the development of more complex RFPs in partnership with Proposals team
Demonstrate a willingness to understand the key clients and experience of assigned practice and sector groups
Support the enhancement of client lists for assigned practice and sector groups, working collaboratively with the CRM team
Provide clear direction with appropriate context when liaising with tangential marketing teams, including Business Intelligence, Communications, Creative, CRM, Digital, Events, Proposals, and other Business Services
Assist with creating and monitoring annual BD budgets
Update marketing collateral related to the practice, industry, or initiative, including web content, brochures and practice group descriptions
Other duties as may be required

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing or Business, or equivalent experience to successfully complete the essential requirements of the role
5+ years of experience in marketing and or business development experience working in a professional services environment is preferred
Solid business acumen; knowledge of corporate transactional and litigation processes and terminology is an asset
Preference for professional services/law firm experience
Proven success providing end-to-end coordination and organization of business development initiatives with delivery to deadlines
Self-motivated and proactive with a keen eye for detail
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Superior organizational and project management skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize and organize deliverables, and work on multifaceted, complex projects
Ability to be resourceful and independently identify and source missing information
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to eﬀectively communicate with external contacts and individuals at all levels of the organization
Agile problem-solver with sound judgement and analysis to determine eﬀective solutions
Exceptional attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills
Determined with a can-do, hands on approach; driven by delivery and end results
Ability to work overtime is required
Must be proficient working with the entire Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrate commitment to privacy and ethical conduct

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay, we achieve this by aligning internal salary ranges for specific roles to similar positions in the external market. In the normal course, our practice is to hire, transfer and promote employees within the entry part of our range, adjusting as needed based on the prior experience, skills and competencies required for the role along with any market differentials. Rest assured the full salary range is competitive and within the range paid for similar positions in the external market.

Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have prudently curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans, paid time off, savings plans, fitness subsidy, parental leave top up and more, our benefits are flexible, aligned to our core values and supports the various needs of our people. Additionally, our personal and professional development programs include people networks, mentorships, and leadership series programming to help people grow their career.

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 15 consecutive years (2011-2025), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025) for the eighth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at careers.canada@dentons.com.

Business Development & Marketing Specialist

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