Business Development & Marketing Coordinator

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP is a leading national law firm focused on serving the transaction, advocacy and advisory needs of Canada’s most dynamic business sectors. They are seeking a Business Development & Marketing Coordinator to support initiatives across budgeting, events, marketing communications, and client development programs, contributing to operational activities and strategic initiatives that enhance the firm’s market presence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the CGO with invoice processing, including coding, tracking, and liaising with Finance to ensure timely payment
• Supporting the CGO, BD managers and Events professionals in monitoring and reviewing budgets, including monthly variance tracking and reporting
• Supporting the coordination of internal team meetings, schedules, and shared resources
• Providing general administrative support to the national BD & Marketing team
• Supporting the execution of client-facing events, seminars, sponsorship activations, and internal programs in the Toronto office, including certain event logistics such as venue bookings, guest lists, RSVPs, and on-site support
• Assisting with post-event follow-up, including attendee tracking, reporting, and evaluation
• Supporting the management of the firm’s promotional item inventory and ordering processes, including vendor liaison, gift selection, distribution logistics and tracking usage, budgets, and inventory levels to ensure efficient program management
• Assisting BD leaders in tracking action items, milestones, and deliverables related to practice group and industry group business planning processes
• Conducting light research to support BD initiatives, including client, industry, and competitor insights as needed
• Providing overflow support for certain marketing and communications activities, including:
• Website updates (lawyer bios, practice pages, news items, etc.)
• Emailing marketing campaigns (client alerts, newsletters, event invitations)
• Social media content coordination
• Collateral updates and brand consistency checks

Skills

• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in a professional services environment (law firm experience considered an asset)
• Experience in events, hospitality or an executive assistant function is an asset
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with CRM systems, email marketing platforms, or website CMS tools is an asset
• A collaborative mindset and a proactive, service-oriented approach

Benefits

• Competitive compensation + Extended Health & Dental Care.
• RRSP Matching Program.
• Education/tuition allowance.
• Fitness Reimbursement Program.
• Diversity and Inclusion Centric Culture.
• A Culture of Wellness: Cassels recognizes the importance of wellness and provides a comprehensive program that addresses the mental and physical well-being of our employees by providing resources, services, training and support on an ongoing basis.
• A fully stocked kitchen with healthy snacks, plus coffee, tea, and drinks throughout the year.
• A business casual dress code (client/day specific).
• Employee referral bonus.
• A hybrid work environment.

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