Business Development Coordinator Job Ottawa area,Ontario Canada,Business

Position: Business Development Coordinator (6-month contract)

Contract Position – Hybrid

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Development, this role is responsible for supporting the members and activities of the firm-wide Business Development (BD) Team. The Business Development Coordinator will support firm-wide BD initiatives, including practice and industry group activities, partnership management, sponsorships, events, and marketing efforts.

Hours of work are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. Occasional pre-authorized overtime may be required to meet business and client needs. This is a hybrid role, with in‑office attendance required on an as‑needed basis.

This position is a 6-month contract opportunity.

Primary Responsibilities:

Support partnership management through relationship tracking, follow-ups, and performance reporting to help maximize sponsorship value and deliverables.

Assist in the development of pitches, proposals, and marketing materials.

Contribute to ranking submissions and coordinate related research or interview requests.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on BD projects, including market research, competitive analysis and outreach strategies.

Support thought leadership initiatives and seminar series.

Support lawyers to prepare them for business development meetings/trips.

Coordinate deal collection efforts and maintain deal tracking system.

Assist in tracking programming, revenue and expenses for reporting purposes.

Leverage next gen CRM platform to track opportunities and relationships.

Manage and execute updates to practice and industry group content on the firm website.

Create and maintain calendars, event and matter trackers, and reports for events, matters, partnerships, and sponsorships.

Assist with industry group memberships, renewals, and trade association analysis.

Provide administrative and strategic support to improve BD team efficiency.

Coordinate virtual and video conference meetings for BD and Industry and Practice Group stakeholders

Required Knowledge and

Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Experience in a partnership or matrix environment is an asset.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent time management, organization, and attention to detail.

Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt to changing deadlines.

Proactive problem-solving and independent decision-making.

Strong analytical and research capabilities.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams).

Professional, diplomatic, and confident in working with all levels of the firm.

Pay Range

$45,000 to $55,000 per annum. Pay range to be commensurate with experience.

Vacancy

This role is being posted to fill a current vacancy.

AI Disclosure

Please note that artificial intelligence tools may be used to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.

About Fasken

As a premier law firm with over 900 lawyers worldwide, Fasken is where excellence meets expertise. We are dedicated to shaping the future our clients want, precisely when it matters most. For more information, visit

Diversity and Inclusion

At Fasken, we believe in a diverse workplace made up of people with unique experiences and qualities. It is important that all our members find our workplace welcoming and caring. An inclusive workplace creates a fair environment where people are respected and valued.

Accessibility and Accommodation

It is important to our Firm that all its members, including those with disabilities, find our workplace to be welcoming and supportive. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Any offer of employment may be conditional upon references and full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.