Market and Ecosystems Insights Analyst

Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canadas leading business law firms. Advising many of Canadas corporate leaders as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada our more than 1000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto Montréal Ottawa Vancouver Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers students management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Reporting to the Director Emerging and High Growth (EHG) the Market and Ecosystem Insights Analyst will be responsible for translating insights on emerging companies industries and market trends into actionable strategic initiatives enhancing the firms presence within the ecosystem supporting the development of EHG-focused talent and serving as the primary liaison between EHG and Oslers Client Development & Marketing (CD&M) team.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Major Responsibilities:

• Analyze competitor strategies including geographic expansion lateral hiring and market positioning
• Prepare quarterly local competitive intelligence reports identifying deal flow where Osler was not engaged
• Develop quarterly local target prospect lists with actionable business development recommendations
• Identify evaluate and engage directly with emerging geographic hubs to assess opportunities and build out a strong and visible presence for Osler
• Monitor accelerators incubators research institutions and ecosystem hubs to identify promising early-stage and emerging companies
• Support proactive outreach by identifying companies at key inflection points (ideation funding scaling regulatory milestones etc.)
• Build and maintain an investor database covering both institutional investors and angel investors in each case that actively invest in Canadian companies
• Build and strengthen the firms EHG brand presence by attending and supporting ecosystem events sponsored by the firm and national EHG-related conferences and events as requested by EHG Practice Director
• Supports as requested by EHG Practice Director in assessing net new sponsorship opportunities
• Support business development training and implement EHG specific business development goals for EHG associates
• Accompany EHG junior associates to key networking and ecosystem events to support relationship building and professional development
• Leverage the CD&M teams existing capabilities while contributing deeper EHG-specific expertise as needed
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all EHG-related RFP requests
• Partner with the CD&M proposal team to manage deliver and review all EHG RFP materials prior to submission
• Draft all EHG Deals & Cases content and submit directly to CD&M for execution
• Provide weekly input on EHG-focused social media and marketing priorities

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a College diploma or University Degree specializing in a business discipline and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. A Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor degree is considered an asset. Background or work experience in the EHG space Canadian Technology landscape coming from start-ups scaleups incubators innovation hubs or accelerators is also considered an asset.

Knowledge and Skills

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Compensation

Theârange of expected compensation for this position is $95000 - $115000 annually. Compensation offered will be based on a variety of factors including job-related knowledge education skills and experience.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds identities and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks including a criminal record check credit check and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canadas leading law firms please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

Please note that we use artificial intelligence to screen assess or select applicants for the position.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.

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