Head of Business Development & Operations (Law Firm)

Ignite Talent Solutions; Toronto, Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Mississauga is seeking an experienced Business Development Lead to drive growth initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong time management skills, and a professional demeanor. You'll formulate strategies, manage client engagement, and collaborate with leaders on business plans. This position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package within a diverse team.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Diverse and inclusive team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in business development roles, preferably in a professional services setting.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement business development strategies.
• Identify opportunities and manage client responses.
• Collaborate with leaders to devise business plans.

Skills

Business development

Time management

Organizational abilities

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

A prominent law firm based in Mississauga, serving the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) across various practice areas, is expanding and seeking an experienced Business Development lead to drive growth initiatives.

What you will do

• Formulate and implement comprehensive business development strategies.
• Spearhead the identification of opportunities, craft pitches, and manage client responses.
• Collaborate with Sector and Practice Leaders and client team leaders to devise annual business development strategies, plans, and tactics.
• Monitor progress against objectives and manage expenditure within budgetary constraints.
• Oversee day-to-day requests for business development support (e.g., RFP submissions) and contribute to broader firm-wide initiatives on a project-by-project basis.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure seamless firm operations.

What you will need to succeed

• Minimum of 5 years in business development roles, preferably in a professional services setting, ideally within a law firm.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities, with the capacity to proactively resolve issues and navigate competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• High level of professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, punctuality, and proficiency in time and project management.

What you will get in return

Opportunity to join a company committed to fostering the growth and welfare of its employees. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive team, engaging in various stimulating projects, with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click "apply now", or call us at 647 370 8488 for a confidential discussion.