Business Development Specialist

Job Description

McCarthy Tétrault is a Canadian law firm that offers a full suite of legal and business solutions to clients in Canada and around the world. At McCarthy Tétrault, we offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in our offices in Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Vancouver. We are delighted to have earned the distinction of one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2026. Our culture is built on professional excellence, collaboration, innovation, thought leadership and entrepreneurialism. We embrace inclusion in all its forms and we provide the tools and opportunities to help our people develop to their full potential.

We are recruiting for a Business Development Specialist to join our team in our Toronto, Calgary , Montreal or Vancouver office. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in professional services firm and will be responsible for increasing market profile, deepening client relationships, expanding the work we do with our existing clients and attracting new clients. McCarthy Tétrault employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.This is a newly created position. 

Salary Range (Toronto or Vancouver): $70,000 - $92,000 annually 

The offered salary may vary based on the candidate’s job-specific knowledge, skills, and experience.

As a Business Development Specialist, you will be:

• Providing strategic support and recommendations for the development of marketing, business development, and client plans for various practice, industry, markets and strategic issues groups.
• Assisting with the execution of go-to-market strategies and targeting initiatives.
• Leading and/or providing support for the execution of business development initiatives, including sponsorships, speaking engagements, directory and client award submissions, creating and maintaining marketing materials, and other duties as required.
• Working with Research, Client Service & Innovation (CSI) and Finance to compile and analyze competitive and business intelligence reports to assist with business development opportunities for practice/industry/client groups.
• Supporting lawyer and Clients & Markets team with client requests for firm information, such as credentials packages, info sheets and deal lists.
• Identifying and submitting significant matters to the Deals & Cases team on an ongoing basis for use in proposals, rankings, website, awards submissions and marketing materials.
• Tracking business development and marketing activity/information in a variety of databases, including Salesforce.
• Supporting our Net Promoter Score (NPS) process to collect and track important feedback from our clients.
• Supporting the Marketing Solutions team, including routing requests to the appropriate functional teams, assisting with lawyer profile updates, and/or other services as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

As our ideal candidate, you will distinguish yourself by the following profile:

• Undergraduate degree in marketing, communications or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience, preferably in a professional services firm.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite; ability to quickly learn and leverage new technology solutions. Experience working with Salesforce and SharePoint an asset.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and set priorities with challenging deadlines.
• Ability to complete designated tasks in a systematic and logical way, with great attention to detail.
• Professional maturity including strong interpersonal skills, tact and discretion.
• Ability to work in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

As a member of the McCarthy team, you will have access to:

• Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm and wellness and technology reimbursements.
• Competitive compensation, paid overtime and generous time off, including a day off to volunteer and a day off for your birthday.
• A commitment to professional development and growth opportunities for our people at all levels, supported by a culture that fully embraces and encourages two-way feedback.
• Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• A collaborative, cohesive culture that connects lawyers and business teams through collective purpose.

How to Apply: 

We encourage external candidates to apply online and internal applicants must apply directly through our internal careers portal on Espresso. We look forward to receiving your application.

McCarthy Tétrault utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of our application screening process to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our recruitment efforts by analyzing applications to identify candidates whose qualifications and experiences align with the requirements of the position. 

We thank all applicants for their interest in McCarthy Tétrault; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to respond to individual inquiries about application status. McCarthy Tétrault is an equal opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. Please notify us if you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.