Manager, Priority Initiatives & Client Development

Dentons; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Manager, Priority Initiatives & Client Development to enhance client relationships and drive growth. This role involves strategic innovative approaches in business development while working closely with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will possess a strong marketing background with significant experience in professional services, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible benefits including mental health plans and paid time off

Professional development programs

Inclusive workplace initiatives

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in marketing and business development within a professional services environment preferred.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage key client initiatives, including market research and client programming opportunities.
• Oversee the development and execution of value-added services like webinars.
• Collaborate with global colleagues on key account programs.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing or Business

Job description

Manager, Priority Initiatives & Client Development

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Dentons is designed to be different. Our firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21,000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80+ countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2025); Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2025), and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2025).

This role is an opportunity for you to join the world’s largest law firm, a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director, Priority Initiatives & Client Development, the Manager, Priority Initiatives & Client Development partners with senior leadership to develop and execute go-to-market strategies, grow client relationships, and support key business development initiatives. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking strategist—someone who thrives on innovation, spots opportunities in data, and brings fresh ideas to how we engage clients and drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage key client initiatives, including market research, client programming opportunities, progress tracking, and reporting
• Collaborate with global colleagues on key account programs; coordinate client team meetings, initiatives, and cross-functional opportunities
• Lead business development and profile-raising efforts for key clients and strategic initiatives
• Oversee the development and execution of value-added services (e.g., webinars, client programming, and communications) to address market needs
• Monitor competitors and industry trends to identify innovative offerings and support targeted BD campaigns
• Lead the development of compelling pitches that align client needs with firm capabilities and value-added services
• Partner with the Events team to plan and deliver high-impact client events
• Collaborate with the CRM team to enhance and maintain strategic client lists
• Provide clear direction and context when working with cross-functional teams including Business Intelligence, Communications, Creative, CRM, Digital, Events, Proposals, and other Business Services
• Perform other duties as required to support strategic growth and innovation

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing or Business, or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in marketing and business development within a professional services environment preferred
• Experience managing business development campaigns, initiatives, and key accounts
• Proven passion for building a client-focused culture and delivering innovative market and business development strategies
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and proactive with strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization
• Ability to quickly absorb new ideas and communicate them clearly to varied audiences
• Highly effective project management, prioritization, and time management skills
• Commitment to meeting internal client needs with flexibility and perseverance
• Bilingualism (French and English) is considered an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to privacy and ethical conduct

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Dentons we are committed to offering equitable and competitive pay, we achieve this by aligning internal salary ranges for specific roles to similar positions in the external market. In the normal course, our practice is to hire, transfer and promote employees within the entry part of our range, adjusting as needed based on the prior experience, skills and competencies required for the role along with any market differentials.

Recognizing our exceptional talent means providing a comprehensive total rewards package beyond a competitive salary. We have curated our employee benefits portfolio to offer inclusive and comprehensive wellbeing and developmental programs for our people. With extended benefits and mental health plans, paid time off, savings plans, fitness subsidy, parental leave top up and more, our benefits are flexible, aligned to our core values and supports the various needs of our people. Additionally, our personal and professional development programs include people networks, mentorships, and leadership series programming to help people grow their career.

Note : Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location and employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Dentons reserves the right to alter these programs and offerings in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values, they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people, enhances the leading services we offer to our clients, and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA, we have been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employer’s for 14 consecutive years (2011-2024), as well as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People (2024) for the seventh time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome your application. All employment decisions, including hiring, will be made without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, creed, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, marital status, place of origin, race, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

We are committed to providing you with an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible workplace to support your success. Should you require accommodation during the recruitment process, for example as a result of a disability, please contact us at [e-mail] .

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Legal Services

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