Specialist, Business Development

Miller Thomson LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Thomson LLP in Toronto is seeking a Specialist, Business Development to drive BD for the Disputes Law Group, advising partners and lawyers, shaping how wins are told in the market and turning strategy into execution.

Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you will collaborate with the national Markets team on events, client outreach, thought leadership, market insights and stakeholder engagement to support growth objectives firm-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or business is required or asset.
• 3–4 years of business development, marketing, or related experience in professional services; law firm experience is a plus.
• Excellent writing and communication skills; strong business acumen.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key resource for the development and execution of BD strategies and programs within the Disputes Group, including the planning, reporting, and execution of annual business plans.
• Participate actively in BD planning meetings, sharing insights and driving implementation of initiatives and projects.
• Assist in the development and execution of group programming and initiatives that enhance the Disputes group's internal and external profile, including thought leadership, events, and client outreach programs.
• Support onboarding of lateral hires within the Disputes group, including developing announcements and social media content.
• Lead and support submissions to legal directories and awards within the Disputes Group (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500 and Benchmark Litigation).
• Draft and archive representative work (deals and cases) critical to positioning the firm effectively at national and regional levels; manage and maintain the Disputes group's matter collection.
• Draft content for the firm's website related to representative work and for internal practice group communications, coordinating French translations with the Translations team as needed.
• Collaborate with specialty group leaders on the development and distribution of the bi-annual Disputes Good News newsletter, ensuring timely content and market news are highlighted.
• Assist in the preparation of client-focused materials, including capability statements, targeted proposals, and RFP responses, in collaboration with the Markets team.
• Prepare briefing materials for lawyers ahead of directory and media interviews.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong project management

Stakeholder engagement

Market research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

InterAction

Iridium BI

Job description

We are seeking a Specialist, Business Development to join our team in the Toronto Office!

In this role you will drive business development for our Disputes Law Group, acting as a trusted advisor to partners and lawyers, shaping how the group's wins are told in the market, and turning strategy into execution. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, Disputes Group, you'll work with the national Markets team on events, client outreach programs, thought leadership, market insights, and stakeholder engagement in support of both practice-specific and firm-wide growth objectives.

If you're energized by seeing your ideas being implemented on a national stage, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Advisory

• Act as a key resource for the development and execution of BD strategies and programs within the Disputes Group, including the planning, reporting, and execution of annual business plans.
• Participate actively in BD planning meetings, sharing insights and driving implementation of initiatives and projects.
• Assist in the development and execution of group programming and initiatives that enhance the Disputes group's internal and external profile, including thought leadership, events, and client outreach programs.
• Support onboarding of lateral hires within the Disputes group, including developing announcements and social media content.

Directories, Awards and Content

• Lead and support submissions to legal directories and awards within the Disputes Group (e.g., Chambers, Legal 500 and Benchmark Litigation).
• Draft and archive representative work (deals and cases) critical to positioning the firm effectively at national and regional levels; manage and maintain the Disputes group's matter collection.
• Draft content for the firm's website related to representative work and for internal practice group communications, coordinating French translations with the Translations team as needed.
• Collaborate with specialty group leaders on the development and distribution of the bi-annual Disputes Good News newsletter, ensuring timely content and market news are highlighted.
• Assist in the preparation of client-focused materials, including capability statements, targeted proposals, and RFP responses, in collaboration with the Markets team.
• Prepare briefing materials for lawyers ahead of directory and media interviews.

Reporting & Insights

• Prepare reports an d dashboards tracking BD KPIs and the results of marketing and BD initiatives.
• Support the preparation and coordination of quarterly reports for the Practice Group Chair, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Assist with data analysis and reporting, including support for Finance-related reports and insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and enhance reporting tools and internal dashboards.

Coordination & Operations

• Coordinate the logistics of practice group meetings and BD initiatives, including scheduling, materials, and follow-up with internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or recognized technical college diploma (marketing or business an asset).
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in business development, marketing, or a related role; experience within a professional services firm is a must; law firm experience is an asset.
• Excellent writing skills and business acumen, with advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with InterAction and Iridium BI is helpful.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines.
• A proactive, positive self-starter who works effectively both independently and as part of a team and who builds strong relationships with stakeholders at every level.