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BC Legal Management Association

Client Relations & Business Development Specialist

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada

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Job details

Apply by: Dec 4, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

www.blakes.com

Published

November 4, 2026

Location

Suite 3500 - 1133 Melville St, Vancouver, Canada

Category

Marketing & Business Development

Job Type

Full-time

Minimum

75000

Maximum

90000

Description

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s largest and most successful law firms, is currently looking for a Business Development (BD) Specialist to join the Client Relations & Marketing department in the Vancouver office.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Client Relations and Business Development, the BD Specialist works with members of the Vancouver office and assigned national practice and industry groups to acquire new clients and expand current client relationships in order to drive revenue. This position will assist with the development of short- and long-term business development plans and strategies and inspire lawyers to focus on business development initiatives.

Primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Work and Project Management – Contributing to the development of work and project plans and delivering on owned accountabilities
Directory and Award Submissions – Participating in table-setting conversations with assigned groups and preparing draft submissions for review and approval by the manager/director and accountable partners
Events – Working in partnership with the Events team to ensure the successful preparation and delivery of events and provide onsite/logistical support
Client Programming – Assisting with the development and execution of educational programming, such as seminars/webinars, tailored CPD sessions and women@blakes programming
Sponsorships – Assisting in planning, monitoring and executing sponsorships and industry association events
New Business RFPs and Pitches – Drafting information packages and other client-pitch and proposal materials for routine work for assigned groups; supporting the development of more complex RFPs in partnership with the Senior BD Manager and Proposals team
Business Development Budget – Assisting with creating and monitoring annual BD expense reports and budget
Business Planning – Working in collaboration with the relevant BD Director or Manager(s) to prepare agendas and all required materials for practice, industry group and client team meetings; taking the lead in initiating, framing and facilitating the delivery of business planning for assigned practice groups
Business Evaluation – Assessing marketing investments/expenditures to optimize value and impact; drafting business cases that assess options and provide recommendations, as required
Marketing Materials – Working with the Marketing Communications team to develop and deliver updates or new digital and printed collateral, and provide ongoing review and revision, of both existing and new materials
Research – Sourcing and providing summary analyses from multiple in-house and external sources to support planning and initiatives for assigned groups

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in business/marketing or equivalent is required
Minimum of three to five years of BD/marketing experience or similar role
Experience in the professional services industry is an asset

Skills/Abilities

Business Acumen – Understands the economic model and the operational flow and content of work in the Firm, and considers implications for the Firm’s business and assigned groups
Customer-Service Orientation – Courteous, responsive and delivers with a sense of urgency
Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written proficiency, and the ability to develop presentations
Coaching/Mentoring – Coaches others on work deliverables and is a mentor to junior members of the team
Interpersonal Skills – Strong interpersonal skills, supported by a foundation of patience, tact and confidence
Adaptability – Ability to adapt to multiple areas of law, practice areas and industries
Creative Thinking – Ability to share and embrace new ideas and consider creative solutions to challenges or barriers
Collaboration – Demonstrates collaboration through actively learning from peers and employing best practices to improve consistency and effectiveness of BD delivery
Judgement – Identifies and raises red flags when an external or internal change or event could impact assigned groups
Technology – Strong proficiency with technology, and a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies as required

How To Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application along with a cover letter and résumé directly to Zoe Brookes, HR Manager, at zoe.brookes@blakes.com.

Blakes wishes to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Who We Are

At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for not only our clients, but also our employees by fostering an open and inclusive workplace culture. As a winner of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with the hiring, development and retention of top talent.

Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures.

The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Responsibilities

Support business development and client relationship initiatives for assigned practice, industry, and client groups, including business planning, proposals, events, sponsorships, and client programming. Coordinate marketing materials, budgets, research, and business evaluations to help acquire new clients, strengthen existing relationships, and drive revenue.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or diploma in business or marketing, or equivalent, is required, along with three to five years of business development, marketing, or similar experience. Professional services experience is an asset; candidates should also demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, collaboration, judgment, adaptability, and technology skills.

Skills

Business Development
Marketing
Project Management
Client Relations
Business Planning
Proposal Development
Event Planning
Budget Monitoring
Market Research
Business Analysis
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Presentation Development
Coaching and Mentoring
Collaboration
Technology Proficiency

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Hiring contact

Zoe Brookes

Hiring contact email

zoe.brookes@blakes.com

Keywords

Business Development
Client Relations
Marketing
Professional Services
Legal Services
Business Planning
Practice Groups
Industry Groups
Client Teams
Project Management
Directory Submissions
Award Submissions
Event Planning
Client Programming
Continuing Professional Development
Sponsorships
Request for Proposal
Client Pitches
Budget Monitoring
Business Evaluation
Marketing Materials
Research
Revenue Growth
Client Acquisition
Relationship Management
Vancouver

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