Client Relations & Business Development Specialist

David Aplin Recruiting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

David Aplin Recruiting is seeking a Client Relations & Business Development Specialist to join a leading national law firm in Vancouver. This role focuses on client development, pitches, RFPs, events, and BD initiatives, collaborating with lawyers and senior BD leaders across the firm.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, you will support the Vancouver office and national groups, driving business planning and stakeholder engagement while managing multiple priorities and ensuring successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of business development/marketing experience within a law firm.
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Marketing or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working directly with lawyers, Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative, adaptable and comfortable supporting different practice areas and industries.
• Strong technology skills and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Partner with lawyers and practice groups on business development plans and initiatives.
• Support and coordinate RFPs, pitches and new business opportunities.
• Prepare directory and award submissions.
• Support client-facing events, seminars, webinars and educational programming.
• Assist with sponsorships and industry association initiatives.
• Coordinate practice group and client team meetings, including agendas, materials and follow-up.
• Support annual BD budgets and monitor expenses.
• Conduct market, client and industry research to support BD planning.
• Work with Marketing Communications on digital and print collateral.
• Help evaluate BD initiatives and provide recommendations on where to focus time and resources.
• Collaborate with the broader national BD, Events, Proposals and Marketing team.

Skills

Business development

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Our client, a leading national law firm, is looking for aClient Relations & Business Development Specialist to join their Vancouver team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a few years of law firm BD experience who is ready to take on more ownership and work directly with lawyers and senior BD leaders across the firm.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Client Relations & Business Development, you’ll support the Vancouver office as well as assigned national practice and industry groups, with a focus on client development, business planning, pitches/RFPs, events and other BD initiatives.

Compensation

• Expected salary range is $70,000 – $90,000 per annum, commensurate with experience

What You’ll Be Doing

• Partner with lawyers and practice groups on business development plans and initiatives
• Support and coordinate RFPs, pitches and new business opportunities
• Prepare directory and award submissions
• Support client-facing events, seminars, webinars and educational programming
• Assist with sponsorships and industry association initiatives
• Coordinate practice group and client team meetings, including agendas, materials and follow-up
• Support annual BD budgets and monitor expenses
• Conduct market, client and industry research to support BD planning
• Work with Marketing Communications on digital and print collateralHelp evaluate BD initiatives and provide recommendations on where to focus time and resources
• Collaborate with the broader national BD, Events, Proposals and Marketing team’

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of business development/marketing experience within a law firm
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Business, Marketing or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing professional client-facing materials
• Comfortable working directly with lawyers, Partners and senior stakeholders
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Collaborative, adaptable and comfortable supporting different practice areas and industries
• Strong technology skills and ability to learn new systems quickly

Why Consider This Opportunity

You’ll join an established national BD team while having meaningful exposure to the Vancouver office and its lawyers.

The position offers a broad scope across business planning, client development, proposals, events and strategic BD initiatives, making it a strong next step for someone looking to continue growing their career within legal business 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.