Who We Are
Fasken is a leading international business law and litigation firm and voted Canada's Best Employer 2024. Our firm’s 950 lawyers are located across offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Johannesburg and an office in the professional and retail district known as Taza ( / Ta-Zah / ) on Tsuut’ina lands.
Providing strategic and thoughtful advice in all areas of business law, our broad range of clients include close to half of the Fortune 100 companies, as well as corporate clients, government agencies, regulatory authorities, non-profit bodies and individuals.
Our clients interests are paramount in all that we do and we take pride in supporting our communities. We are a place where bright, talented, and collegial people want to work together and we work hard together to achieve our goals in a collaborative and efficient way.
Your Role
Fasken’s Business Development team has an immediate opening for a hands-on, results-oriented, experienced professional. As the Business Development Specialist (BDS), the successful candidate will enjoy a highly visible position providing international marketing and business development support to specific practice and industry groups.
The BDS will work with lawyers across our Canadian and international offices to develop and execute a strategic business plan.
Their focus will be on carrying out targeted marketing activities including effective client events, organizational affiliations and sponsorships, cross-practice initiatives, and other key projects.
Reporting to a Business Development Manager, the BDS will be collaborating with other firm-wide business development professionals, as well as with regional marketing, digital marketing and communications teams.
A Day In The Life
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Business Development
assist in the assembly of and related tracking of pitches and presentations.
strengthen practice team’s external presence and ongoing SEO performance on Fasken.com..
Must Haves
Why Work With Us
Fasken is dedicated to rewarding your contributions and encouraging your professional development. We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that is very competitive, together with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Our benefits include :
Diversity and Inclusion
At Fasken we believe a diverse workplace comprises individuals with unique backgrounds, characteristics and qualities. An inclusive workplace creates an equitable environment where individuals are respected and where they are welcome.
Fasken is committed to diversity and inclusion in all that we do.
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 full background checks including a criminal record check, a credit check, employment and educational verifications.
Compensation
The typical salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 annually; the base pay offered is based on location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, internal and market equity.