Job Description

Job Title: Specialist, Proposals and Pursuits

Job #: 16835

Job Type: Full time, permanent 

Location: Toronto

Salary: $80,000 - $90,000

Remote Flexibility: Hybrid Remote Flexibility

Client Profile 

Our client, is currently looking for a Specialist, Proposals and Pursuits. This firm has an excellent culture and a lot of career development opportunities. 

- National and international law firm with expertise in a range of legal practices.

- Named as one of the top 10 Insurance Boutiques in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine.

- Office conveniently located in Toronto's Financial District!

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manage proposal development requests from initiation to submission, ensuring compliance with RFP requirements.
• Act as the point person for complex RFPs, coordinating input from lawyers, CBD team members, finance, pricing, knowledge management, and IT professionals.
• Draft, edit, and tailor persuasive written content, articulating clear value propositions.
• Maintain and update content in the firm’s Foundation content and experience management database.
• Track pitch and proposal activity using Asana, following up on success metrics and client debriefs.
• Collaborate with the Client & Business Development team to ensure proposal-related content is consistently updated across practice descriptions, experience databases, and lawyer bios.
• Support key business development initiatives and potentially expand support to practice groups and industry teams.

Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Public Relations, Communications, or a related.
• Minimum of 4+ years’ experience in business writing, preferably in legal or professional services.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strategic approach to proposals.
• Critical thinking skills to create compelling client-focused materials.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with lawyers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and a quick learner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; experience with graphic design software (InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite) is an asset.
• Familiarity with content management software (Foundation) and project management tools (Asana) is a plus.

 How To Apply 

 Kindly email your MS Word resume to reception@kentlegal.com, and quote Opportunity #16835 in the subject line of your email. If you are already registered with Kent Legal, please get in touch with your recruitment consultant. 

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please note that only qualified candidates will be invited for a meeting. Continue to visit our website at www.kentlegal.com for new employment opportunities.