Client Development & Events Coordinator

Dentons is designed to be different. Our Firm leads the way in a rapidly changing legal marketplace. We challenge the status quo and deliver consistent results as well as uncompromising quality and value to our clients. Our global presence is renowned as a firm with over 21000 individuals in more than 200 offices serving clients across 80 countries.

Dentons Canada is committed to its people and communities. We are consistently recognized as an employer of choice having received numerous awards including being selected as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers (2026); Canadas Top Employers for Young People (2026) and Canadas Best Diversity Employers (2025).

This role is an opportunity for you to join Canadas Global Law Firm a firm that offers opportunities to build your career while growing your skills and deepening your expertise.

Position Summary

Dentons Canada is undergoing significant growth and is seeking a Client Development & Events Coordinator to join the Calgary office. This role supports marketing events and broader business development activities contributing to firm growth client engagement and profile-raising initiatives at both the local and national levels.

With a strong interest in marketing events and client development the Coordinator will support multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced matrixed environment. A key focus of this role is the planning and execution of high-quality client-facing internal and virtual events. This position offers the opportunity to be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of Dentons Canada.

Responsibilities

Event Management & Execution

1. • Lead intake of event requests clarifying objectives success criteria and alignment with business development strategy.
   • Coordinate end-to-end event logistics for client-facing internal and virtual events including attendee lists invitations venues catering audiovisual requirements and on-site logistics.
   • Research and recommend venue options and conduct site visits as required.
   • Prepare event materials including agendas signage name badges promotional items and branded assets.
   • Attend Calgary-based events and provide day-of-event support including setup problem-solving and teardown.
   • Maintain detailed event trackers schedules and checklists to ensure smooth and consistent event delivery.
   • Manage the administration allocation and distribution of tickets for firm-hosted premium sporting and entertainment experiences ensuring accurate tracking stakeholder coordination and timely delivery.

Stakeholder Vendor & Contract Management

1. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders vendors venues and third-party suppliers to ensure seamless execution of events and initiatives.
   • Review contracts and identify concerns risks or irregularities for escalation.
   • Liaise with cross-functional teams including Brand Web Events Marketing Communications CRM Digital and other business services groups.

Marketing Profile & Client Development Support

1. • Support the execution of local and national client development and business development plans and strategies.
   • Draft edit coordinate and maintain a wide range of client-facing and internal marketing content including business development collateral lawyer biographies award and directory submissions web and social content event and webinar materials and print and digital assets.
   • Ensure accuracy consistency strategic alignment and timely delivery of marketing materials across teams.
   • Support the implementation of key initiatives by coordinating deliverables and timelines with internal stakeholders.
   • Other duties as assigned.

Reporting Administration & Continuous Improvement

1. • Maintain organized records including invoices receipts expenses budgets and supporting documentation.
   • Track event metrics develop surveys gather feedback and support post-event debriefs to assess effectiveness and ROI.
   • Manage changing priorities and competing deadlines with professionalism sound judgment and attention to detail.

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in marketing communications events or business development; experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing Communications Business or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Creative enthusiastic and results-driven team player able to collaborate with local and national multi-disciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated proactive and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational project management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure with tight deadlines and competing deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with external contacts and individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Highly professional client-focused approach with strong judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of the impact of decisions on public image internal operations and corporate objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite event management platforms CRM systems Adobe Acrobat and Canva; experience with InterAction or similar CRM tools is an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to privacy ethics and professional integrity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Flexibility to support events and initiatives outside standard business hours when required.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

This role is a replacement position.

The target salary range for this position is $54000 $71000 commensurate with the successful candidates skills experience and qualifications. Dentons is committed to equitable and competitive compensation. This target range falls within our internal salary ranges which are based on comparable roles in the external market. We strive to hire promote and transfer individuals at the entry point of the range with consideration given to prior experience relevant skills and market conditions.

We recognize that rewarding exceptional talent goes beyond salary. Our comprehensive total rewards package includes inclusive and flexible benefits that support the wellbeing and development of our people. This includes extended health and mental health benefits paid time off retirement savings plans a fitness subsidy parental leave top-up and more.

In addition our learning and development programssuch as mentorship opportunities employee networks and leadership development initiativesare designed to support personal and professional growth.

At Dentons all candidate screening assessment and hiring decisions are made by people. From time to time we use AI-enabled tools to assist in enhancing our recruitment process and materials; however these tools do not screen candidates or make hiring decisions.

Note: Availability of benefits and programs may vary depending on your location and employment type and may be subject to eligibility criteria. Dentons reserves the right to modify or discontinue offerings in whole or in part at its discretion and without prior notice.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Dentons Canada inclusion diversity equity and accessibility (IDEA) are not just ancillary values they are foundational to our business. We believe that IDEA is essential to the shared success of our team and our clients. Our forward-thinking and inclusive culture supports the professional development of all our people enhances the leading services we offer to our clients and informs our commitment to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. As a testament to our commitment to IDEA we have been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers for 15 consecutive years (2011-2025) as well as one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People (2026) for the ninth time.

Dentons Canada is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome your application. All employment decisions including hiring will be made without regard to age ancestry citizenship colour creed disability ethnic origin family status gender identity marital status place of origin race sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable human rights legislation.

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