BD & Marketing Manager – Disputes

Aplin; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health and dental from day one

Pension with employer matching

Group RRSP

Wellness subsidy

Professional development support

Job summary

Aplin is partnering with a leading global law firm to hire a BD & Marketing Manager for its Disputes practice in Toronto. You’ll work directly with the Practice Group Leader to run the group’s business development and marketing initiatives, including pitches, campaigns and client targeting.

The role is hands-on, requiring strong writing, project management and cross-group collaboration. Hybrid work, health and dental, pension and wellness benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in BD or marketing in professional services.
• Exposure to litigation or disputes practices preferred.
• Excellent writing and editing and ability to work with senior lawyers.
• CRM or marketing technology experience is a plus.
• French is an asset

Responsibilities

• Help practice leaders carry out BD plans and track progress against them.
• Lead pitch and proposal work, directories submissions and awards content.
• Spot legislative, regulatory and market developments that create openings for client outreach and thought leadership.
• Use BI tools and CRM to support client targeting, lead tracking and pipeline management.
• Plan client events and sponsorships, and track marketing spend against budget.
• Work across practice groups and sectors on cross-practice campaigns.
• Support firm-wide projects such as CRM adoption, experience management and BD onboarding for lateral hires

Skills

BD

Marketing

Pitching

Client targeting

CRM

Project management

French (asset)

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field

Tools

CRM

BI tools

Job description

We have partnered with a leading global law firm to hirea BD & Marketing Manager for its Disputes practice in Toronto.

You’ll work directly with the Practice Group Leader and subgroup leaders to run the group’s business development and marketing. The work is hands-on: pitches, campaigns, client targeting and building the practice’s profile in the market.

What you’ll do

• Help practice leaders carry out BD plans and track progress against them
• Lead pitch and proposal work, directories submissions and awards content
• Spot legislative, regulatory and market developments that create openings for client outreach and thought leadership
• Use BI tools and CRM to support client targeting, lead tracking and pipeline management
• Plan client events and sponsorships, and track marketing spend against budget
• Work across practice groups and sectors on cross-practice campaigns
• Support firm-wide projects such as CRM adoption, experience management and BD onboarding for lateral hires

What you bring

• 5+ years in BD or marketing in professional services, ideally at a law firm
• Exposure to litigation or disputes practices (strongly preferred)
• Excellent writing and editing skills, and you’re confident working with senior lawyers
• Strong organization and the ability to manage several projects at a fast pace
• A degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field
• CRM or marketing technology experience is a plus
• French is an asset

What’s on offer

• $140,000 – $165,000 base
• Hybrid work
• Health and dental from day one, with premiums 100% firm-paid
• Pension with employer matching, plus a Group RRSP
• Wellness subsidy and support for professional development

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers.Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.