Disputes BD Leader: Growth & Client Strategy

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Canada seeks a Manager Business Development – Disputes to drive national practice growth and support day-to-day BD and marketing needs of disputes professionals.

You will collaborate with the national Clients & Markets team, coordinate with legal professionals and services colleagues, and lead client events, seminars and CRM initiatives to deepen client relationships and elevate the firm’s brand in the disputes space.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business/marketing/communications.
• 8+ years of experience, including at least 5 years in professional or legal services.
• Strong understanding of legal/business environments and matrix organizations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and analytical skills.
• Bilingual English-French is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and execute national Disputes practice plans and oversee BD activities.
• Direct strategies to grow revenue and manage key client relationships and accounts.
• Plan client events, seminars and CRM activities; monitor market and competitors.
• Collaborate with pursuit teams and other BD functions to deliver consistent service.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Market research

Cross-functional collaboration

CRM familiarity

Budgeting and financial analysis

Communication skills

Team leadership

Pricing strategy

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Canada seeks a Manager Business Development – Disputes to drive national practice growth and support day-to-day BD and marketing needs of disputes professionals.

You will collaborate with the national Clients & Markets team, coordinate with legal professionals and services colleagues, and lead client events, seminars and CRM initiatives to deepen client relationships and elevate the firm’s brand in the disputes space.