Location:

Edmonton,Calgary

Closing Date:

Practice Area:

Field Law, a dynamic and growing regional law firm, is seeking a motivated business development specialist to join our team in either Calgary or Edmonton. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career and take on more responsibility across a variety of practice and industry areas. As a member of a small, yet impactful team, we are looking for someone who aligns with our culture, demonstrates unwavering grit and hustle and who can think on their feet and bring new ideas.

Our Business Development and Marketing (BDM) department is integrated across all offices and is responsible for business development, marketing, client experience and public relations.

Field Law is committed to upholding our core values of Collegiality, Integrity, and Professional Excellence, which serve as the foundation of our dedication to creating a high-quality, collaborative, and respectful environment for everyone.

Duties + Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, the successful candidate will engage in a variety of duties to support the business development activities of the firm. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the implementation and monitoring of business plans for practice and industry groups, ensuring alignment with the firm's strategic plan.
• Developing and implementing innovative business development strategies for lawyers, aligned with the firm's objectives and market opportunities.
• Providing coaching and guidance to lawyers to enhance their business development skills.
• Supporting lawyers in multiple practice areas with creative, compliant, client centric RFx.
• Establishing and managing a Key Account Management program to maintain and expand existing client relationships.
• Developing a system for acquiring representative experiences for the firm’s experience management system.
• Facilitating business development by collecting and disseminating business, industry, and competitor intelligence.
• Building and nurturing relationships with potential clients, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Understanding client needs and expectations to help identify new business opportunities.

Qualifications + Skills

The ideal candidate for this role is a confident and highly detail-oriented individual with the ability to think quickly and creatively. You should be well-organized, efficient, and capable of multitasking with grace and professionalism. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a proven background in business development or sales support, ideally within a professional services environment.

You should be adept at navigating ambiguous situations, influencing others, and driving initiatives to meet crucial deadlines and deliver results. As a self-motivated professional, the ability to work independently, while also being an active and positive contributor to the team, is key.

To succeed in this role, you must:

• Have at least five years experience in business development or sales support, with a proven track record of escalating responsibilities and achievements.
• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification in commerce or a related field.
• Demonstrate the capacity to think strategically and execute day-to-day tasks with excellence.
• Serve as a strong and prominent advocate for business development, marketing, and the firm's overall mission.
• Be driven to make a significant impact and become a key player in the organization.
• Showcase a history of resilience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to achieving goals.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work arrangement, minimum 3 days per week in office (Calgary or Edmonton).
• Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume to: careers@fieldlaw.com

Only qualified applicants will be notified.