Coordinator, Business Development

McCarthy Tétrault; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Tétrault, a top Canadian law firm, seeks a Business Development Coordinator in Toronto. This role involves supporting marketing and business development initiatives and requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Join this leading firm known for its commitment to equity and professional development, and enjoy a hybrid work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits from day one

Competitive compensation and paid overtime

Generous time off policies

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in a professional or legal services firm required.
• Proficiency in business writing and communication is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support various marketing and business development initiatives.
• Manage schedules, liaise with partners, and prepare reports.
• Assist in planning and preparation for meetings/conferences.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have been selected for the eleventh consecutive year in 2023 as one ofCanada’s Top 100 Employers and to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the thirteenth consecutive year in 2025. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are recruiting for a Business Development Coordinatorto join our team in theTorontooffice. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience. The individual in this position will be responsible for supporting various BD initiatives. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment with 3 days per week in the office.

As a Business Development Coordinator, you will be:

• Supporting various marketing and business development initiatives for the Firm’s International Markets Group and other identified industry groups, including acting as a liaison with partners, tracking initiatives, managing schedules and calendar invites, submitting invoices for payment, following up with stakeholders, updating data and preparing reports.
• Providing support for marketing, business development, and go-to-market strategy initiatives, with guidance and support from and in collaboration with Clients & Markets Leads for industries and practice groups.
• Supporting lawyers with time-sensitive client requests for firm information related to identified industry groups such as credential packages, info sheets and deal lists.
• Fulfilling industry sponsorship requests by working with lawyers and other team members, including preparing and submitting branding, lawyer profiles, signage, marketing materials and reviewing sponsorship contracts.
• Gathering client/prospect and industry intelligence with support from the Research and Information group.
• Assisting in the planning, scheduling and preparation for various meetings and/or conferences.
• Ensuring marketing materials related to initiatives are up-to-date.
• Regularly updating and maintaining the Firm’s referral and visits databases, including generation of reports, follow ups and inputting data.
• Providing the initiative leader with various reports related to different markets including expense budgeting.
• Providing support on special initiatives projects and to the Marketing and Business Development team, as necessary.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field
• Two years of relevant experience, preferably in a professional or legal services firm
• Strong communication skills, including business writing skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and accommodate rush requests
• Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way with a great attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Team player and go-getter who can work under little supervision
• Self-starter attitude, with a proactive, problem-solving approach. Confident making day-to-day decisions, but also knows when to escalate and seek supervisory assistance.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a professional exterior.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
• Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite; ability to quickly learn and leverage new technology solutions. Experience working with
• Salesforce and SharePoint an asset.
• Excellent word processing, spelling, grammar, editing and proof-reading skills.
• Ability to proactively engage with multiple stakeholders in a matrix reporting system.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime to support events outside of regular working hours.

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply:

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.